Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (Instructor's)
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (Instructor's)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781319117689
Author: nelson
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 12, Problem 3P

(a)

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To determine: The effect of cholera toxin on cyclic adenosine monophosphate in intestinal cells.

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Cholera is defined as an infectious disorder which is caused by bacterium called Vibrio cholera. It is caused by eating and drinking food items that are contaminated by bacterium.

(b)

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To explain: The function of cyclic adenosine monophosphate in intestinal epithelial cells.

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cAMP is known to be the derivative of adenosine triphosphate which is used as intercellular signal transduction in several organisms. It acts a second messenger. It is stimulated by adenylate cyclase.

(c)

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To suggest: A treatment for cholera.

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Cholera is an infectious disorder which is caused by bacterium called Vibrio cholera. It is caused by eating and drinking food items that are contaminated by the bacterium.

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