Expansins belong to a large superfamily of proteins, divided into two major expansin families, α-expansins (EXPAs) and β-expansins (EXPBs), what is the function of these two?

a) EXPAs are more active on eudicot cell walls,whereas EXPBs are more active on grass cell walls

b) EXPAs are more active on grass cell walls, whereas EXPBs are more active on eudicot cell walls

c) EXPAs loosen cellulose–cellulose junctions containing xyloglucan, whereas EXPBs loosen wall complexes containing GAX

d) EXPAs loosen wall complexes containing GAX, whereas EXPBs loosen cellulose–cellulose junctions containing xyloglucan

Which combination is correct from some given above functions of expansins,?

#Question id: 5232

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Using molecular clock, it was estimated that two species X and Y must have diverged from their common ancestor about 5 x 10^6 years ago. If the rate of divergence per base pair is estimated to be 0.06 per million years, what is the proportion of base pairs that differ between the two species now?

#Question id: 5233

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

The most important feature that permits a gene to act as a molecular clock is ________.

#Question id: 5234

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which of the following would, if it had acted upon a gene, prevent this gene from acting as a reliable molecular clock?

#Question id: 5235

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

What is proteomics?

#Question id: 5236

#Unit 5. Developmental Biology

Following statements regarding to signaling pathways that control the properties of germline stem cells in drosophila.

A. The signaling molecules—the TGF-β-family proteins Dpp and Gbb as well as Hedgehog (Hh)—are maintain the self -renewal property of germline stem cells by the repression of differentiation factor.

B. Both E-cadherin and Arm are important in maintaining the germline stem-cell niche and regulate the proliferation of stem cells.

C. The signaling molecules—the TGF-β-family proteins Dpp and Gbb as well as Hedgehog (Hh)—are maintain germline stem cell
niche as well as self-renewal property.

D. Both E-cadherin and Arm are important in maintaining the self -renewal property of germline stem cells by the repression of differentiation factor.

Which of the following is correct?

#Question id: 5237

#Unit 5. Developmental Biology

Match the following stem cell type (Column I) with their niche location (Column II).

Which of the following is correct?