Can certain diseases be hereditary?
Are genetic disorders passed though DNA?
Can we predict certain diseases based on certain chromosomes?
This organ is the pancreas. It is a very small endocrine gland measuring 6 inches that is located on the left abdomen near the duodenum of the small intestine and the spleen. The pancreas is a very important organ that secretes digestive enzymes like:
pancreatic amylase - breaks down polysaccarides and glycogen into simple sugars
trypsin- breaks down proteins into amino acids
pancreatic lipase - breaks down triglycerides to fatty acids and monoglycerides
ribonuclease - digests nucleic acids
It also secretes insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels.
Explanation:
Generation time is the time taken for a cell population to double in numbers and thus equivalent to the average length of the cell cycle.
Answer: C) The cell can produce energy for cellular functions.
Explanation: A cell is the functional unit of all living things. Cells are made up different parts with specialized functions. Cells take in nutrients from food and convert them to energy which is needed for other cellular functions. The specialized functions of the different parts of a cell can only be carried out if sufficient energy is provided by the cell. The functions of different parts of a cell include reproduction, absorption of nutrients and removal of substances from the cell, protein synthesis but none of these functions will be carried out if energy is not supplied.
