The Homeodomain Encodes

question 2

Multiple Choice

The homeodomain encodes:

• A)a helix-turn-helix motif.
• B)an ATP-binding domain.
• C)a leucine zipper.
• D)a zinc-finger.
• E)a protease.

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Definitions:

Down Syndrome

A chromosomal abnormality characterized by intellectual disability and caused by an extra chromosome in the 21st pair.

Sex-linked Chromosomal Abnormalities

Genetic disorders that are determined by the genes located on the sex chromosomes (X or Y).

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick mucus production.

Dominant Allele

A dominant allele is a variation of a gene that will express its trait over another variant, known as the recessive allele, when present in a pair.