Immunology is the branch of biological and medical sciences that studies the immune system, which is the body’s defense mechanism against harmful organisms, pathogens (like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites), and other foreign substances. Immunologists work to understand how the immune system functions in both health and disease, including autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivities (like allergies), immunodeficiencies, and the immune response to infection.
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drifting movement in fishes during migration
Drifting movement is a significant aspect of fish migration, particularly
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classification of fishes based on migration in dams in india
Fish migration is a critical aspect of aquatic ecosystems, significantly
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Do fish migrate in the winter?
Fish exhibit diverse migratory behaviors during winter, influenced by species-specific
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Topoisomerase: – A. Separates the DNA strands at the origin – B. Keeps the single-stranded DNA regions from coming back together – C. Re-coils the DNA into a helix after replication is complete – D. Breaks DNA backbone to remove tension produced by the helicase – E. Breaks hydrogen bonds between DNA and the RNA primers
D. Topoisomerase breaks the DNA backbone to relieve supercoiling tension
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What end overhangs?
The 3' end of the telomere strand typically has a
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What kind of cells need cell replication of their telomeres?
Actively dividing cells, such as stem cells, germ cells, and
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What percent of all human cancers have high levels of telomerase?
Around 85–90% of human cancers have high telomerase activity. This
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