All Are True Statements About Dextrans EXCEPT

question 35

Multiple Choice

All are true statements about dextrans EXCEPT:

• A) They are used in research laboratories as a support for column chromatography (Sephadex or BioGel).
• B) They are repeating units of isomaltose.
• C) The branches may be 1→2, 1→3 or 1→4 in various species.
• D) They are an important component of dental plaque.
• E) All are true.

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Definitions:

Chemical Messages

Signaling molecules released by cells that affect the behavior or development of other cells, often acting as hormones or neurotransmitters.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons signal to each other or to non-neuronal cells, allowing for communication within the brain and the nervous system.

Experience-Expectant

A process where the brain develops and organizes itself in response to basic environmental stimuli that have been consistent throughout human evolution.

Experience-Dependent

Refers to processes by which the brain develops and modifies itself through exposure to new experiences or learning.