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A colleague approaches you, their neighborhood structural biologist, stating that they discovered a receptor-ligand pair that is essential for alligator reproduction. They used Alphfold to generate a 3D model of the receptor alone, ligand alone, and receptor-ligand complex, but they don’t know how to interpret the data. What scoring metrics would you consult to determine whether the structural models are reliable? Are these metrics different for the receptor alone versus the receptor-ligand complex?

What is the maximum allowable internal temperature when cold-holding TCS food?  

A full tank of an E cylinder of oxygen contains how many liters?

Diabetes mellitus can be characterized by

The pleural cavity is found

The secretion of hormones from the adenohypophysis is largely controlled by the

If lymphatic tissue is removed from an axillary region, what effect might that cause?

Unless otherwise stated by exam instructions or official accommodations are in place, I understand that any and all electronic devices including but not limited to, cell phones, iPad/tablet, digital/smart watches, second monitors, or other electronic devices are not allowed to be used or out during the exam. The only exception is having my course notes on a iPad/tablet, which I will keep in view of my webcam so that proctors can see I’m only using it to look up already stored information, not accessing online searches, using artificial intelligence, or communicating with others.

Senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are the two hallmark pathologies of Alzheimer’s disease. Name the major protein composition of plaques and tangles. Describe how these pathologies form in the brain and discuss how disease pathology may propagate in the brain.

EXTRA CREDIT 2 points Assume you have been chewing a piece of bread for 5 or 6 minutes. How would you expect its taste to change during this time? Why?