MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    An ultra-conserved element is a genetic sequence that does not change in at least two different species, often in distantly-related species. Where are these elements most likely to be found?

     

    A

    catalytic regions of metabolic enzymes

    B

    binding regions cell surface proteins

    C

    DNA-binding regions of transcription factors

    D

    non-catalytic regions of digestive enzymes



    Protein Structure and Function | Evolution |
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