Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Chapter 11, Problem 14RQ
Summary Introduction
To review:
The definitions of the following terminologies:
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidis.
LDL receptor
Coated pit
Clathrin
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Introduction:
Mutation in genes can result in the development of various diseases, leading to the death of an organism. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) receptors and their associated genes are also responsible for several diseases. These diseases could result from hormones secretion or inhibition.
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