The Use of an Organism's Biochemical Processes to Create a Product

question 71

Multiple Choice

The use of an organism's biochemical processes to create a product is

• A)bioremediation.
• B)biotechnology.
• C)recombinant DNA.
• D)gel electrophoresis.
• E)gene probes.

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Definitions:

Senile Plaques

Protein deposits found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease, characterized by clusters of beta-amyloid protein that disrupt cell function.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted protein fibers found within the brain's cells that are one of the hallmark physical characteristics of Alzheimer's disease.

Beta-Amyloid Protein

A small molecule that forms sphere-shaped deposits called senile plaques, linked to aging and to Alzheimer’s disease.

Neural Plaques

Deposits of beta-amyloid protein that form in the spaces between nerve cells in the brain, associated with Alzheimer's disease.