Misfolding of Polypeptides Is a Serious Problem in Cells

question 79

Multiple Choice

Misfolding of polypeptides is a serious problem in cells. Which of the following diseases is (are) associated with an accumulation of misfolded polypeptides?

• A) Alzheimer's only
• B) Parkinson's only
• C) diabetes mellitus only
• D) Alzheimer's and Parkinson's only
• E) Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and diabetes mellitus

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of both visible and non-visible traits, which lays the foundation for the organism's phenotype.

Phenotype

The visible traits or features of an organism, shaped by its genetic structure and environmental factors.

Dominant Genes

Genes that express their trait even when only one copy is present, overshadowing recessive genes if they are also present.

Symbolic Notation

A system of symbols used to represent numbers, operations, relations, or concepts, especially in mathematics and logic.