Protein Turnover Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

Protein turnover is

• A) the coordinated and continual process of breaking down and resynthesizing proteins.
• B) the 3-dimensional rotation of proteins within cells.
• C) the breakdown of proteins with subsequent destruction of amino acids.
• D) the continual synthesis of proteins following excretion of nonfunctional proteins.

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Definitions:

Genetic Influence

The impact of genes inherited from parents on the traits and characteristics of an individual.

Genetic Makeup

The unique set of genes inherited from both parents that define an individual's hereditary characteristics.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual organism, including all of their genes, both expressed and not expressed.

Phenotype

Phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.