A certain membrane protein is found on the ER membrane with the N-terminus on the ER side of the membrane and the C-terminus on the cytosol side of the membrane. The protein contains three transmembrane domains. What would be the orientation of the protein across the ER membrane if the gene were mutated such that the third transmembrane domain coded for hydrophilic amino acids

The gene that causes sickle-cell disease is present in a higher percentage of residents of sub-saharan africa than among those of african descent living in the united states. even though this gene causes sickle-cell disease, it also provides some protection from malaria, a serious disease that is widespread in sub-saharan africa but absent in the united states. discuss an evolutionary process that could account for the different percentages of the sickle-cell gene among residents of the two regions.

What can be said about farmers in highly developed countries? a) they have little or no negative impact on the environment. b) they practice subsistence agriculture. c) they are able to incorporate polyculture into their farming practices. d) they utilize organic farming techniques on a regular basis. e) they rely on large amounts of energy from fossil fuels.

Several billion years ago which gas was the least prevailant in the atmosphere