Prenylation Is Which of the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

Prenylation is which of the following?

• A) a step in the synthesis of cholesterol
• B) the binding of farnesyl pyrophosphate or geranyl pyrophosphate to a protein
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a nor b

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Definitions:

Hypovolemic Thirst

Thirst resulting from low bodily fluid volume, typically due to blood loss, sweating, or dehydration.

Osmotic Thirst

Osmotic thirst is a sensation of thirst aroused by a high concentration of solutes in the body's fluids, leading to a drive to consume water to dilute these solutes.

Water Intoxication

A potentially fatal disturbance in brain function that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside safe limits by overhydration.

Dehydrated

A state in which the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an imbalance of water and electrolytes.