Varicose Veins Can Occur Because of an Inherited Defect in the Valves

question 79

True/False

Varicose veins can occur because of an inherited defect in the valves of the saphenous veins.

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RNA Primase

An enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers that serve as starting points for DNA synthesis.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme produced by retroviruses that catalyzes the production of DNA using RNA as a template.

Promoter Region

A region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, essential for gene expression regulation.

Peptide Bond Formation

A biochemical process that involves the joining of two amino acids through a covalent bond between the amino group of one and the carboxyl group of the other, releasing a molecule of water.