Neuropeptides Are Transported from the Cell Body to the Buttons

question 45

Multiple Choice

Neuropeptides are transported from the cell body to the buttons at a speed of about

• A) 100 meters per minute.
• B) 40 centimeters per day.
• C) 60 meters per second.
• D) 40 meters per hour.
• E) 20 meters per second.

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Definitions:

Amino Group

A weakly basic functional group; abbreviated —NH2.

Anaerobic Conditions

Environments that lack oxygen, allowing for the survival and growth of organisms that can function without oxygen.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways throughout the cell, crucial in the process of energy production.

Acetaldehyde

A colorless, volatile compound with a pungent smell, used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors, and as a solvent.