Asked by Vania Walangare on Jun 12, 2024
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What fraction of human proteins have evolved new amino acids under selection pressure from viruses?
A) 1/10
B) 1/3
C) 1/2
D) 2/3
Amino Acids
Organic molecules that are the building blocks of proteins, playing critical roles in biology by forming the structures of proteins and participating in metabolic processes.
Selection Pressure
An environmental or biological force that influences the viability of organisms with certain phenotypes, affecting the natural selection process.
Viruses
Infectious agents that replicate only inside the living cells of an organism, can affect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms.
- Understand the contribution of genetic and environmental influences on the occurrence of non-communicable diseases.
- Acquire knowledge on how principles of evolution pertain to biological diversity and the dynamics of illness.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the contribution of genetic and environmental influences on the occurrence of non-communicable diseases.
- Acquire knowledge on how principles of evolution pertain to biological diversity and the dynamics of illness.
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