The Substance(s) That Cause(s) the Ovaries and Testes to Greatly

question 266

Short Answer

The substance(s) that cause(s) the ovaries and testes to greatly increase their production of estradiol and testosterone is (are) _____.

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Definitions:

Cysteine Residues

Amino acids found in proteins that contain a thiol (sulfhydryl) group, known for forming disulfide bonds that contribute to the folding and stability of proteins.

Alpha Helix

A common motif in the secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coiled or spiral shape.

Protein Organization

The process by which proteins fold into complex three-dimensional structures essential for their biological function.

Disaccharide

A sugar produced by covalently linking two monosaccharides (e.g., maltose or sucrose).