Inactivation of the Genetic Activity of One of the X

question 88

Multiple Choice

Inactivation of the genetic activity of one of the X chromosomes in each cell of a female embryo during the early period of embryonic development is referred to as

• A) Barr body.
• B) nucleotide.
• C) karyotype.
• D) the Lyon hypothesis.

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Definitions:

NADH

NADH stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Hydrogen), a coenzyme found in all living cells that plays a fundamental role in producing energy through the process of oxidation-reduction.

Oxidized

A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, often leading to the gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen, affecting the substance's charge and reactivity.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway occurring in the cytoplasm of cells where glucose is broken down to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Citric Acid Cycle

A sequence of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.