Professor Greg Hermann and his lab investigate the biogenesis of gut granules in C. elegans. Gut granules are a type of lysosome-related organelle (LRO) uniquely found in the intestinal system of C. elegans from early embryonic development to adulthood. Whereas lysosomes facilitate digestion of materials, LROs are more diverse in their functions, due to the different factors (proteins, chemicals, etc.) contained in the LRO. To achieve the unique compositions of molecules in LROs, identify which kind of transmembrane transport must be employed at some point in LRO biogenesis: passive transport (facilitated diffusion) or active transport. Briefly defend your choice

Professor Greg Hermann and his lab investigate the biogenesis of gut granules in C. elegans. Gut granules are a type of lysosome-related organelle (LRO) uniquely found in the intestinal system of C. elegans from early embryonic development to adulthood. Whereas lysosomes facilitate digestion of materials, LROs are more diverse in their functions, due to the different factors (proteins, chemicals, etc.) contained in the LRO. To achieve the unique compositions of molecules in LROs, identify which kind of transmembrane transport must be employed at some point in LRO biogenesis: passive transport (facilitated diffusion) or active transport. Briefly defend your choice

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter10: From Proteins To Phenotypes

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Problem 20QP: If an extra nucleotide is inserted in the first exon of the beta globin gene, what effect will it...

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