In humans, approximately 12% of all genes are regulatory genes necessary to maintain homeostasis within cells. Health checkups often include a blood panel; common compounds measured include blood glucose andtriacylglycerols. Based on your knowledge of metabolism, why would these compounds be included in the blood test? What might that have to do with regulatory genes?

In humans, approximately 12% of all genes are regulatory genes necessary to maintain homeostasis within cells. Health checkups often include a blood panel; common compounds measured include blood glucose andtriacylglycerols. Based on your knowledge of metabolism, why would these compounds be included in the blood test? What might that have to do with regulatory genes?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter15: Genomes And Genomics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12QP: One unexpected result of the sequencing of the human genome was the finding that mutations in a...

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