Adam and Eve Are Having a Discussion

question 12

Multiple Choice

Adam and Eve are having a discussion.During the discussion,Adam notices that Eve's pupils seem to grow larger (her pupils dilate) .Which of the following is not a possible explanation for Eve's pupil dilation?

• A)She is angry about something Adam said.
• B)She is interested in something Adam said.
• C)Adam just gave her some negative feedback.
• D)All of these are possible explanations for Eve's pupil dilation.

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Definitions:

Protein Degradation

The process of breaking down proteins into their constituent amino acids or peptides, usually by cellular enzymes.

Chemical Modification

The alteration of a chemical compound's structure through chemical reactions, often to change its properties or activity.

TATA Box

A DNA sequence found in the promoter region of genes, usually about 25 base pairs upstream from the transcriptional start site, and is crucial for the initiation of transcription in some genes.

Proteolytic Processing

The cleavage of proteins by enzymes called proteases, which can activate, deactivate, or modify the function of the protein.