Refer to the Table Below

question 174

Short Answer

Refer to the table below. The table shows dissociation constants for the binding of glycine to its membrane receptor in three cell lines.The cell lines differ only in the gene for the receptor protein.Normal cells contain no mutation in this gene, while mutants 1 and 2 contain mutations at different sites in this gene.The cell lines placed in increasing order of affinity for glycine are mutant 1 first, then normal, and _______ last.

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Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the elimination of waste products.

Organization

In a biological context, it refers to the structured and regulated arrangement of living organisms, from cellular components to complex body systems.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, involving growth and development that occurs in an organism over time.

Development

The process of growth and change that organisms undergo from their inception to their mature form, including physical, cognitive, and social changes.