Test on Leptin, Lactose Intolerance, Melatonin, & Protein Synthesis

Lactose Intolerance

A condition where the body cannot effectively digest lactose due to low levels of the enzyme lactase.

Lactase

An enzyme produced in the small intestine that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose.

Non-coding DNA

DNA that does not code for proteins but can regulate gene expression and influence developmental processes.

Coding DNA

DNA that contains the instructions for synthesizing proteins, critical for various body functions.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Factors affecting Melatonin levels

Light exposure, age, lifestyle, and overall health can influence melatonin production.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipose tissue that helps to regulate energy balance by promoting satiety.

Protein Synthesis

The process of creating proteins from amino acids through transcription and translation.

Transcription

The process of converting DNA into mRNA that occurs in the nucleus.

Translation

The process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA at the ribosome in the cytoplasm.

Qualitative Data

Data describing characteristics or qualities, such as color, texture, or taste.

Quantitative Data

Data consisting of numbers and measurements, such as height, weight, or temperature.

Constraints

Limitations or restrictions that affect the way a project or experiment is conducted.

Claim in Scientific Argument

A statement or assertion that serves as the focus of scientific inquiry.

Evidence in Scientific Argument

Data and information that supports or refutes a claim.

Reasoning in Scientific Argument

The explanation connecting the claim to the evidence, illustrating how the evidence supports the claim.