What Does Halobacterium Salinarum Use the Protein Bacteriorhodopsin For

question 30

Multiple Choice

What does Halobacterium salinarum use the protein bacteriorhodopsin for?

• A)proton transfer
• B)protection from high salt concentrations
• C)sensing light in its environment
• D)photosynthesis-like activities
• E)sensing nutrient in the environment

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Definitions:

Chylomicrons

Protein-covered fat droplets produced in the intestinal cells; they enter the lymphatic system and are transported to the blood.

Regulatory Molecules

Substances such as hormones or neurotransmitters that control or regulate the activity of cells or organs in the body.

Energy Metabolism

The set of chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to convert energy from food into a form that cells can use.

Neuropeptide Y

A neurotransmitter found in the brain and autonomic nervous system, involved in regulating a variety of physiological processes such as appetite, stress response, and circadian rhythms.