Understanding the Signals That Activate Pancreatic Stem Cells to Differentiate

question 18

Multiple Choice

Understanding the signals that activate pancreatic stem cells to differentiate as beta cells could be used to treat

• A)restless legs syndrome.
• B)male infertility.
• C)endometriosis.
• D)diabetes mellitus.

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Definitions:

Transition State

A high-energy, temporary state in a chemical reaction where reactants are converted into products.

Hydrogen Abstraction

A chemical reaction where a hydrogen atom is removed from a molecule by another atom or molecule.

Termination Step

The final step in a chemical reaction sequence that produces stable products from reactive intermediates, thus concluding the reaction.

Free Radical Chlorination

A chemical reaction in which chlorine atoms are added to a molecule via free radical mechanisms, often used for the halogenation of alkanes.