"Protocells" Made in the Lab Can

question 11

Multiple Choice

"Protocells" made in the lab can

• A) reproduce by division.
• B) replicate a short nucleic acid chain.
• C) respire.
• D) carry out metabolic reactions.
• E) make ATP.

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Definitions:

Type 1 Diabetes

A chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), characterized by insulin resistance.

Hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by an excessive amount of glucose in the bloodstream, often associated with diabetes mellitus.

Phospholipase C

An enzyme that plays a key role in cell signaling processes by hydrolyzing phospholipids to produce inositol triphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG), important secondary messengers.