Plasmids Often Encode for Proteins

question 29

Multiple Choice

Plasmids often encode for proteins

• A) involved in translation.
• B) required for cellular growth.
• C) that confer resistance to antibiotics.
• D) involved in DNA replication.

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Definitions:

Orexin

Orexin, also known as hypocretin, is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite, playing a significant role in sleep-wake cycles.

Blood Glucose

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, crucial for energy supply to cells and seen as a key marker in the diagnosis and management of diabetes.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates hunger and food intake, playing a significant role in body weight and metabolism.

Hunger-triggering

Prompting or causing a sensation of the need to eat.