What Would Be the Approximate Weight Gain of a Person

question 44

Multiple Choice

What would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcalories daily for one month?

• A)0.5 lb
• B)2 lbs
• C)3 lbs
• D)4 lbs
• E)8 lbs

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Definitions:

mRNA Export

mRNA export is the process by which mRNA molecules are transported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm following transcription, preparing them for translation into proteins.

Nucleus

The membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

Peptidyl Transferase

An enzyme component of the ribosome that catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids during the synthesis of proteins.

Peptide Bond

A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two amino acids when the carboxyl group of one reacts with the amino group of the other, releasing a molecule of water.