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A protein's structure often plays an important role in its function. Describe how the shapes of the sonic hedgehog protein and the cell surface protein coded for by the patched gene work together to control normal cell division. How is this altered in a person with Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome or in a person that has been exposed to too much UV radiation?
Fat Deposits
Accumulations of adipose tissue in the body, which serve as energy storage but can lead to health issues like obesity if excessive.
Immune System
The body’s complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend against foreign substances, pathogens, and diseases.
Stillborn Death
The occurrence of a baby being born dead after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Gestation
Period of development between conception and birth.
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