Thrifty metabolism
Thrifty metabolism is the genetic
tendency toward efficient use of energy that results in below-average energy
requirements and increased storage of calories as fat. Thrifty metabolism
contributes to less weight lost when an obese person reduce the amount of his
calorie intake even though there is changes in metabolism.
Indeed, It is a progestin
Answer:
They act to regulate the expression of specific genes (androgen-responsive)
Explanation:
Testosterone is a reproductive hormone in male humans. Testosterone as well as its closely related hormones e.g dihydrotestosterone, all belong to a class of hormones called "Androgens".
Androgens operate by entering into a cell and binds with specific androgen-receptor proteins (AR proteins). This contact activates the AR proteins, forming an androgen-receptor complex.
This complex then translocates into the nucleus of specific cells to bind to the DNA. Once it binds, it either inhibits or promotes the expression of specific genes (androgen-responsive). Hence, AR proteins are transcription factors because they play a significant role in regulating transcription of specific genes i.e. turning 'on' or 'off' of specific genes.
This process helps to direct the development of male sexual characteristics.
When a scientific experiment is carried out in a controlled setting, all variables are kept the same except for the C. experimental. Experimental variables are the things you are studying in the experiment and it is the only variable you can change.