The Resting State of the Three Subunits in the ATP

question 24

Multiple Choice

The resting state of the three subunits in the ATP synthase enzyme is best described as

• A) one O, one L, and one T conformation.
• B) all in O conformations.
• C) all in L conformations.
• D) one L and two O conformations.

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Genotype

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Microevolution

The process of evolution over a short period that results in changes in gene frequency within a population, leading to slight adaptations or shifts.

Allele Frequencies

The proportion of all copies of a given gene variant (allele) present in a particular population.