A Diploid Individual Whose Two Copies of a Given Gene

question 7

Multiple Choice

A diploid individual whose two copies of a given gene are the same.

• A)genotype
• B)heterozygote
• C)homozygote
• D)phenotype

Describe reversible and irreversible enzyme inhibition and the role of covalent modifications.

Understand the concept of energy in biological systems, including kinetic and potential energy, and its transformation in metabolic processes.

Identify the role of enzymes in facilitating biological reactions by lowering activation energy.

Explain the relationship between enzyme structure, substrate binding, and catalysis.

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Social Security Tax

A payroll tax that funds the Social Security program, which provides benefits for retirees, the disabled, and children of deceased workers.

Medicare Tax Rate

The percentage of an individual's or employee's earnings that is collected by the government to fund Medicare, a federal health insurance program.

State Unemployment Tax

A tax imposed on employers by the state government to fund unemployment benefits for workers who have lost their jobs.

FICA Taxes Payable

Amounts due for Social Security and Medicare taxes, required to be withheld from employees' paychecks and matched by employers.