Explain How Gains and Losses of Binding Sites Change Morphology

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Essay

Explain how gains and losses of binding sites change morphology in the system illustrated below.In the case of gains,assume that the transcription factors associated with the binding site are expressed in the appropriate tissue.

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Definitions:

Endotherms

Organisms that maintain a constant body temperature through metabolic processes, despite external environmental changes.

Homeostatic Mechanisms

The regulatory mechanisms that maintain homeostasis.

Energy Expenditure

The total amount of energy used by an organism for basic bodily functions and physical activity.

Metabolic Processes

The chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.