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Author Question: Mice with a defective form of the ob gene tend to: a. be at their normal weight. b. be ... (Read 79 times)

shofmannx20

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Mice with a defective form of the ob gene tend to:
 a. be at their normal weight.
  b. be underweight.
  c. be overweight.
  d. drink more water than normal.

Question 2

The ob gene produces a hormone called _____ that tells the body to stop eating when it is released from fat cells.
 a. insulin
  b. leptin
  c. glucagons
  d. growth hormone


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johnharpe

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


shofmannx20

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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