In the karyotype of a person with Down syndrome, or trisomy…
In the karyotype of a person with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, an extra copy of chromosome 21 is apparent. This abnormality affects roughly 1 of every 700 children born and is the most common serious birth defect in the United States. People affected by Down syndrome often have cognitive difficulties, heart defects, and shortened life spans. Based on this scenario and your understanding of meiosis, what is the most likely explanation for the extra chromosome 21 in people with Down syndrome?
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Background Carbon dioxide moves across the plasma membrane by simple diffusion, meaning it travels from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without requiring energy or transport proteins. Question What primarily determines the rate at which carbon dioxide enters the cell?
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Background Sulfa drugs are a type of antibiotic that interfere with how bacteria make the building blocks of their DNA. These Sulfa antibiotics work by targeting a bacterial enzyme that is essential for the bacteria’s survival. These antibiotics mimic a normal substrate the bacteria needs; they bind to the enzyme’s active site and block the real substrate from entering. As a result, the bacteria cannot produce nucleotides, which are necessary for their reproduction and survival. Question Identify the name of this ‘bacteria-building blocking’ process and describe the specific mechanism by which these drugs prevent bacterial growth. Then, explain how these antibiotic drugs function at the molecular level.
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