If a solution is hypotonic, it will cause the cell to swell. a. No, the ions will evenly distribute themselves between the surrounding solution and the inside of the cell. b. Yes, the solution is hypotonic, causing the cell to burst. c. No, the solution is isotonic. d. Yes, the solution is hypertonic, causing the cell to swell.

You have just sequenced a new protein found in mice and observe that sulfur-containing cysteine residues occur at regular intervals. what is the significance of this finding? it will be important to include cysteine in the diet of the mice. cysteine residues are required for the formation of α helices and β pleated sheets. cysteine residues are involved in disulfide bridges that form tertiary structure. cysteine causes bends, or angles, to occur in the tertiary structure of proteins.

The structure of a dna molecule is best described as a. one long strand of nucleic acids b. two strands of dna nucleotides joined by hydrogen bonds c. two strands of amino acids joined by hydrogen bonds d. one long strand of amino acids

How have crops been modified? a.plants have been made more susceptible to pests b.plants have been made resistant to herbicides c.plants have been made more susceptible to herbicides d.plants have been modified to have reduced yield