1.Scientists remove the gene Gclc from T-cells in a mouse. Whichof the following will happen?

a.The mouse will make too much glutathione.

b.The mouse will die.

c.The mouse will make normal glutathione.

d.The mouse will not make glutathione.

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Part B

2.In a normally functioning healthy human, which of thefollowing is true?

a.T-cells are highly active and found throughout the body.

b.Active T-cells are found only in lymph nodes.

c.T-cells are in a state of hibernation.

d.T-cells cannot be found.

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Part C

A drug company creates synthetic glutathione. Which of thefollowing people would likely benefit most from this?

a.A person that lacks T-cells.

b.A person with multiple sclerosis.

c.A person with an overactive immune system.

d.Everyone, as it will boost the immune system.

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Part D

Recent research indicates FcRL4 is to B-cells as glutathione isto T-cells. What is FcRL4?

a.A gene replicator.

b.A molecular switch.

c.A nuclear deactivator.

d.A DNA template.

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Part E

A person with cancer has a suppressed immune system. Which ofthe following would the likely benefit most from?

a.Less glutathione.

b.No glutathione.

c.More glutathione.

d.No change in their glutathione.

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