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Ultra violet radiation from sunlight causes Pyrimidines in DNA to bind together in a way they aren't supposed to. This binding most often occurs between two thymines creating a thymine dimer. The dimer must be cut out of the DNA strand and replaced in a process called Nucleotide Excision Repair. In the disorder Xeroderma pigmentosum (abbreviated XP) one or more of the excision repair enzymes is missing leading to extreme sensitivity to sunlight and high likelihood of skin cancer.

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Layers of protein enzymes and chlorophyll make up?

Layers of protein enzymes and chlorophyll make up the thylakoid membrane, which is found in the chloroplasts of plants. These components work together in photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy by capturing and converting sunlight into usable forms of energy for the plant. The enzymes help catalyze the reactions involved in this process, while chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and transfers the energy to the enzymes.


Does sunlight speed up digestion?

No, sunlight does not directly speed up digestion. Digestion is primarily controlled by a complex system of enzymes and hormones in the body. Sunlight exposure can have indirect effects on digestion by supporting overall health and promoting vitamin D production, which plays a role in calcium absorption and immune function.


What isn't essential for photosynthesis?

Chlorophyll is not essential for photosynthesis, but it is crucial for capturing sunlight and converting it to energy. Other factors such as water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight are essential for the process to occur.


Elevated kidney enzymes?

Elevated kidney enzymes could indicate kidney damage or dysfunction. This may be caused by conditions such as kidney disease, dehydration, medications, or infections. Further testing and evaluation by a healthcare professional are necessary to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.


What do plants need in their environment to carry out photosynthesis?

Carbon dioxide, water and sunlight. And enzymes like chlorophyll to catalyze the reaction. CO2 (carbon dioxide), 6 H2O (water), enzymes, and sunlight. This is converted to C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6 O2.

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Tay-Sach's disease is caused by a genetic defect which affects the activity of enzymes?

lysosomal enzymes


Tay-Sachs disease results from the malfunction of?

Enzymes


What does the plant need as a result of photosynthesis?

sunlight, chlorophyll, water and some enzymes


Where are the enzymes of photosynthesis?

The enzymes involved in photosynthesis are primarily found in the chloroplasts of plant cells. These enzymes are responsible for catalyzing the chemical reactions that convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy in the form of sugars.


Layers of protein enzymes and chlorophyll make up?

Layers of protein enzymes and chlorophyll make up the thylakoid membrane, which is found in the chloroplasts of plants. These components work together in photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy by capturing and converting sunlight into usable forms of energy for the plant. The enzymes help catalyze the reactions involved in this process, while chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and transfers the energy to the enzymes.


What is the disease in which one of the enzymes needed to repair sunlight-damaged DNA is missing?

Xeroderma pigmentosum, whose inflicted are called Children of the Night, are forbidden exposure to any sunlight due to the DNA disorder blocking the ability to repair damage done by ultra- violet light. Squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma are the main causes of death from this malady.


Can rheumatoid arthritis cause eleavated enzymes levels?

Yes. Elevated liver enzymes may have various causes in cases where there is rheumatoid arthritis . ranging from the rheumatic disease itself, as the result of anti-rheumatic medication or it be caused by an associated autoimmune disease.


What conditions can reduce the amount of your enzymes?

Digestive diseases such as celiac disease and tropical sprue (which affect absorption in the intestine), as well as intestinal infections and injuries, can reduce the amount of enzymes produced.


Do ribosomes capture sunlight?

No, ribosomes do not capture sunlight. Ribosomes are cellular structures responsible for translating genetic information to produce proteins. Sunlight is captured by chloroplasts in plant cells during the process of photosynthesis.


What is the test for Sandhoff disease?

Because Sandhoff disease and Tay-Sachs disease have similar clinical symptoms, distinguishing them requires biochemical analysis. This involves a test to measure enzyme activity of the two hexosaminidase enzymes.


What are the medical uses of inhibitors?

Inhibitors are commonly used in medicine to target specific pathways or enzymes involved in disease processes. They are used to treat conditions such as hypertension, cancer, and HIV by blocking the activity of certain proteins or enzymes that are critical for disease progression. Inhibitors can also be used to regulate or modulate the immune response in autoimmune diseases or transplant rejection.


A virus that infects the fish in your aquarium will not cause a human disease because?

Enzymes needed for the virus will not be found in humans.