How are G-proteins activated?

What allows peripheral membrane proteins to associate with lipid bilayers?

You have a group of patients that all have very poor growth rates even though they eat well and insulin is properly released when blood glucose levels increase. You sequence the genes of your patients and find mutations in Protein X that prevent it from binding to the MAP kinases Raf, MEK, and ERK. Which role in signaling is most likely for protein X?    

IV. Cultura A. La curiosidad de Jesica. Before starting her exchange, Jesica asked Carmen about some cultural aspects of Costa Rica. Based on what we discussed in class, provide at least 3 details about these two topics Carmen brought up in the conversation. After that, compare/contrast the information to the U.S. (4 pts. each: 0.8 for detail, 1.6 for comparasion/contrast; 8 pts. total) 1. El Parque Nacional Tortuguero 2. Los Emberás

 What is the correct order of signaling steps in response to epinephrine binding beta-adrenergic receptors?          

You are working to find a drug that can regrow limbs. Which class of enzymes should you inhibit to get the largest possible response when you stimulate growth factor signaling?

What is required to constrict membranes for fission?

Which statement regarding cell cycle progression is false?

III. Gramática. B. Las comparaciones y el superlativo: Los primos de Carmen. Carmen is at the family dinner and decided to introduce her cousins to Jesica. Use the information provided below to write some of the comparative and superlative sentences Carmen spoke to Jesica in the video call. (2 pts. each; 6 pts. total) Amara Martin Los gemelos (twins) Ricardo y Camila Tiene 15 años Tiene 19 años Tienen 4 años Estatura: 1,56 m (5’1″) Estatura: 1,78m (5’8″) Estatura: 56 cm (1’8″) Muy inteligente Poco inteligente Inteligentes Poco fuerte Muy fuerte Poco fuertes MODELO: INTELIGENCIA (Desigualdad): Amara es más inteligente que Martin.   1. ESTATURA (Desigualdad): 2. EDAD (Igualdad): 3. FUEZA (Superlativo):

The plant foxglove produces a toxin that kill animals. Ingestion of this toxin causes heart dysfunction by allowing the distribution of sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane to reach equilibrium. Which protein is likely to be inhibited by this toxin?