The fivefold discrepancy in size between the S. cerevisiae (84 kb) and mammalian (16.6 kb) mitochondrial genomes indicates the fact that there must be a great difference in their genetic organization in spite of their common function.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Genetic diversity: It refers to the variety of genes contained within species of plants, animals and micro-organisms. If a species has more genetic variation, it can adapt better to the changed environmental conditions. 

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

lacZ encodes for b-galactosidase, a tetramer of 500 kD. The enzyme breaks lactose is cleaved into glucose and galactose. This enzyme also produces an important byproduct, b-1,6-allolactase.

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Four major pathogens infects plants most frequently

1. Viruses

2. Bacteria

3. Fungi

4. Insects

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

Ribosomal RNA is encoded by a large number of identical genes that are tandemly repeated to form one or more clusters called as rDNA cluster

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#Unit 2. Cellular Organization

A Pex 2, Pex 10, and Pex 12 complex embedded in the peroxisomal membrane transfers Ubiquitin to two embedded Pex 5 receptors.