Discuss the role of telomeres in cell maintenance, ageing, and disease

Q: ntibody that binds to myosin prevents the movement of myosin molecules along actin filaments.…

A: The basic structures that cause muscle contraction and relaxation are myosin and acting filaments.…

Q: Discuss the preferred locations of different classes of amino acids in transmembrane proteins.​

A: The integral proteins that are present in the cell membrane are known as transmembrane proteins…

Q: Briefly discuss the important functions of apoptosis & autophagy?

A: Apoptosis is the programmed cell death occurring in multicellular organisms. Apoptosis is very…

Q: Mention a disease related to cell membrane abnormality and its mechanism?

A: The cell membrane provides protection to the cell.

Q: Define endoplasmic reticulum; pl. reticula

A: The endoplasmic reticulum is the cell organelle present within the cytoplasm of the cell. It is of…

Q: Discuss the structure and function of ribosomes, the endoplasmic reticulum, and the Golgi apparatus,…

A: Cell organelles can be defined as the cell's components, which are responsible for the cell's proper…

Q: Briefly summarize the study and the defects of cell junctions or the extracellular matrix that leads…

A: There are three components to the Extracellular Matrix. Insoluble collagen - structural framework…

Q: Explain through a schematic and write the type II protein insert in the ER membrane.

A: Integral membrane proteins which are found in membranes of ER, Golgi, mitochondria, and lysosome,…

Q: Define stem cells, and describe their two key properties.

A: Stem cells are those cells that have the capability to differentiate into other types of cells and…

Q: Define Smooth endoplasmic reticulum and Rough endoplasmic reticulum.

A: Smooth endoplasmic recticulum:        A membranous organelle found in most of eukaryotic cells is…

Q: Provide a detailed explation of telomeres in cell aging

A: Chromosomes are represents the genetic material of humans, it is a thread like structure.…

Q: Define Microtubule dynamics increase inmitosis due to loss of a stabilizing MAP.

A: Ans: The microtubules are the proteins form from alpha and beta tubulin which are microscopic…

Q: Many proteins are involved in contributing to the adhesive properties of the major cell-cell…

A: To perceive and respond to cues in their environment, all cells rely on cell signaling. This…

Q: Describe the mechanisms by which microtubules assemble.

A: Microtubules are cylindrical structures made up of tubulin protein subunits that are found in…

Q: Define Membrane Extension

A: Muscles surrounding synovial joints provide tremendous range of movement to the body. The movements…

Q: Describe two effects that the extracellular matrix can have on the cells that synthesize it.

A: The extracellular matrix affects a cell that it surrounds in the following ways:

Q: What are extracellular vesicles (EVS)? Describe the 3 types of EVs. Describe the importance of…

A: Vesicles are membrane-bound sacs or compartments that exist within cells. They are formed by a…

Q: Define the role of p53 in the cell.

A: The p53 was identified by Arnold Levine, David Lane and William Old in 1979. It was believed to be…

Q: Stem cells have the potential to transform into any of the various cell types in the body, and thus…

A: The conditions which can be treated by this treatment are:- 1) aplastic anemia  2) acute leukemia 3)…

Q: Describe the mechanism by which a motor protein moves along microtubules using ONE  example. In your…

A: Motors proteins consists of two protein Kinesin and Dynein. Most important role is to transport of…

Q: A muscle biopsy is taken after 12 days of heavy strength training. The muscle cells appear to have a…

A: *Muscle biopsy is a procedure to diagnose diseases of muscle tissue. Healthcare provider will remove…

Q: Describe the age-related changes that occur in cells andin extracellular matrix.

A: The branch of biological science (physiology) deals with the normal life phenomena exhibited by all…

Q: List at least 5 common causes of cell injury. Provide a brief description of their effects on the…

A: The injury that cells sustain as a response to exposure to a hazardous stimulus is known as cell…

Q: Compare the functions of lysosomes and peroxisomes.

A: A lysosome is an intracellular organelle that comprises degradative enzymes and is surrounded by a…

Q: Explain the functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum

A: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is meshwork comprising of non-similar tubular membrane vesicles.…

Q: Explain the functions of stem cells, and summarize the stages ofhematopoiesis.

A: Stem cells are defined as undifferentiated cells that differentiate into specific cells if the body…

Q: What does "potency" mean in the context of stem cells? The power of cells to influence their…

A: The development of organisms in the embryonic stage goes through the differentiation of totipotent…

Q: Please explain the difference between Adult Stem Cell and Embryonic Stem Cells.

A: The differences between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.

Q: Define lysosome

A: Lysosomes can be defined as the cell organelle that is sac-like and comprises digestive enzymes.…

Q: Define autosome

A: A thread-like organized package of DNA and proteins that is located inside the membrane-bound…

Q: Understand how a cancer cell from a primary benign tumor is able to leave the primary benign tumor…

A: Cancer metastasis is the spread of cancer cells to tissues and organs beyond where the tumor…

Q: Describe the functions of lysosomes, mitochondria, andcentrioles.

A: The cell is the smallest, basic unit of life.  Cells are the building blocks of living beings. The…

Q: Define desmosome

A: Desmosomes are intercellular intersections that give strong adhesion between cells. Since they…