Asked by Kelsey Dotson on Jul 16, 2024
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A glandular secretion has been analyzed and indicates the presence of cytoplasmic components that include DNA and nuclear proteins. This indicates ________ mode of secretion.
A) holocrine
B) merocrine
C) autocrine
D) eccrine
Cytoplasmic Components
Elements found within the cytoplasm of a cell that include organelles, cytoskeleton, and various molecules essential for cellular functions.
Nuclear Proteins
Nuclear proteins are a diverse group of molecules found within the cell nucleus, playing roles in DNA replication, repair, and gene expression regulation.
Holocrine
A mode of secretion in which the entire cell becomes filled with secretory products and then disintegrates, releasing the contents into the duct system.
- Comprehend the processes involved in glandular secretion.
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Raziya MamedovaJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Holocrine secretion involves the release of the entire contents of the cell, including cytoplasmic components and the cell membrane, which would include DNA and nuclear proteins. This is characteristic of holocrine glands, where cells disintegrate to release their contents.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the processes involved in glandular secretion.