Which Protein Will Trigger an Immune Response in a Person

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which protein will trigger an immune response in a person with celiac disease?

• A)amylase
• B)gluten
• C)albumin
• D)egg whites

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Definitions:

Dominant Allele

An allele that expresses its phenotype even in the presence of another (recessive) allele.

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

A principle stating that genetic variation in a population will remain constant from one generation to the next in the absence of disturbing factors.

Homozygous Recessive

An individual that has inherited two identical alleles for a particular trait from each parent, manifesting a trait that is only expressed when dominant alleles are absent.

Sterile Offspring

Individuals that are unable to reproduce due to genetic or physical abnormalities.