12 Questions
What blocks the regeneration of axons in the CNS?
Astrocyte scars forming a barrier
Where is the genetic material contained in a cell?
Nucleus
What is the function of channel proteins in the cell membrane?
To allow passage of ions
What is the purpose of gene transcription?
To transcribe DNA into mRNA
What is the function of gate proteins in the cell membrane?
To allow substances to pass through on some occasions but not others
What is the purpose of the Golgi bodies?
To package proteins for shipping on microtubules
What type of chromosome determines the sex of a human?
X chromosome
What is the process where the traits of both alleles are expressed completely?
Co-dominance
Which genetic disorder is caused by a recessive allele?
Tay-Sachs Disease
What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?
Genotype
Which protein is responsible for actively transporting a substance across a membrane?
Pump
What is the term for the physical and behavioural traits expressed by an organism?
Phenotype
Explore the reasons why cells don't regenerate in the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the different attempts made to facilitate regeneration. Learn about the barriers like astrocyte scars and oligodendroglia that hinder cell regrowth in the CNS.
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