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1. A new virus was discovered (CT4) that destroys the function of the golgi apparatus of beta cells in the pancreas of cows. The beta cells in the pancreas produce insulin. Explain in detail what this means at the cellular level and what cell processes are affected and how this may affect the cow.

2. There is a new antibiotic that was discovered that inhibits receptor mediated endocytosis by binding to the receptor site protein. Explain if you think this antibiotic would work.
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Quote from: livestrong136 (12 years ago)
1. A new virus was discovered (CT4) that destroys the function of the golgi apparatus of beta cells in the pancreas of cows. The beta cells in the pancreas produce insulin. Explain in detail what this means at the cellular level and what cell processes are affected and how this may affect the cow.

The Golgi apparatus is responsible for the processing and packaging of protein (insulin is a protein) and lipids, as well as processing proteins for secretion. If this process is affected by the virus, insulin - which is secreted via the process of exocytosis - will remain in the cell and not get packaged into vesicles that are expelled by exocytosis.
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THANKS A MILLION. Do u know the answer to question #2. THANKS A MILLION  Slight Smile
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2. There is a new antibiotic that was discovered that inhibits receptor mediated endocytosis by binding to the receptor site protein. Explain if you think this antibiotic would work.

No it will not work because this stunts other cellular processes that rely on receptor mediated endocytosis.
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Thanks again. U r the best.
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Thanks again. U r the best.

yeah man, mark as solved.
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Quote from: livestrong136 (12 years ago)
1. A new virus was discovered (CT4) that destroys the function of the golgi apparatus of beta cells in the pancreas of cows. The beta cells in the pancreas produce insulin. Explain in detail what this means at the cellular level and what cell processes are affected and how this may affect the cow.

The Golgi apparatus is responsible for the processing and packaging of protein (insulin is a protein) and lipids, as well as processing proteins for secretion. If this process is affected by the virus, insulin - which is secreted via the process of exocytosis - will remain in the cell and not get packaged into vesicles that are expelled by exocytosis.

Thank you! The answer really helped me.
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