5 Questions
Which hormone is not a direct test for pregnancy?
Luteinizing Hormone
Which sub-unit of HCG determines the biologic and immunologic specificity of HCG?
Beta sub-unit
What is the molecular weight of the beta sub-unit of HCG?
Approximately 23,000 daltons
How many amino acids are there in the beta sub-unit of HCG?
145 amino acids
What is the role of the alpha sub-unit of HCG?
Determines the biologic and immunologic specificity of HCG
Study Notes
Hormones and Pregnancy
- Estriol is not a direct test for pregnancy.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
- The beta sub-unit of HCG determines the biologic and immunologic specificity of HCG.
- The molecular weight of the beta sub-unit of HCG is 22,000-23,000 daltons.
- The beta sub-unit of HCG consists of 145 amino acids.
- The alpha sub-unit of HCG plays a role in combining with the beta sub-unit to form the intact HCG hormone.
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