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What is the role of retinol binding protein in the transport of retinol?
What is the role of retinol binding protein in the transport of retinol?
- To facilitate the function of retinol in the liver
- To regulate gene expression in target cells
- To bind to retinol and transport it to extrahepatic tissues (correct)
- To convert retinol to retinoic acid
What is the function of retinol in the retina?
What is the function of retinol in the retina?
- To convert into retinal essential for vision (correct)
- To regulate gene expression
- To maintain fetal life in females
- To support sperm formation
How many genes have been shown to be directly regulated by retinoic acid?
How many genes have been shown to be directly regulated by retinoic acid?
- At least 200 genes
- At least 50 genes
- At least 130 genes (correct)
- At least 100 genes
What is the role of retinol in maintenance of epithelial cells?
What is the role of retinol in maintenance of epithelial cells?
What is the role of retinol in reproduction?
What is the role of retinol in reproduction?
What is the function of retinoic acid in cells?
What is the function of retinoic acid in cells?
What is the outcome of retinoic acid binding to specific nuclear receptors?
What is the outcome of retinoic acid binding to specific nuclear receptors?
What is the role of retinol in the maintenance of the cornea?
What is the role of retinol in the maintenance of the cornea?
What is the mode of action of retinoic acid similar to?
What is the mode of action of retinoic acid similar to?
What is the function of retinol in growth and development?
What is the function of retinol in growth and development?