Match the following classes of classical cadherins with their functions.

 

a. E-cadherin      1.present on many types of epithelial cells

b. N-cadherin      2.present on nerve, muscle and lens cells

c. P-cadherin       3.present on cells in the placenta & epidermis

#Question id: 10274

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

In plastids, a partial glycolysis occurs that produces metabolites for plastidial biosynthetic reactions, which of the following is not synthesized in the plastid?

#Question id: 4935

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which gas was least abundant in Earthʹs early atmosphere, prior to 2 billion years ago?

#Question id: 10961

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Over the past 12 weeks, a 75-year-old man with a moderate aortic stenosis has developed shortness of breath and chest pains during exertion. He appears pale. Test of his stool for blood is positive. Laboratory studies show the following: hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL, and mean corpuscular volume 75. A blood smear shows microcytic, hypochromic erythrocytes. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

#Question id: 10928

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A 40-year-old woman visits the clinic complaining of fatigue. She had recently been treated for an infection. Her laboratory values are RBC 1.8 × 106/μl, Hb 5.2 g/dL, hematocrit (Hct) 15, WBC 7.6 × 103/μl, platelet count 320,000/μl, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) 92 fL, and reticulocyte count 24%. What is the most likely explanation for this presentation?

#Question id: 324

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Why are hydrocarbons insoluble in water?