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An enzyme that adds nucleotides of one type to the 3′ end of a DNA strand.  

Synthetic parathyroid hormone that can be used as a hormone replacement or to combat osteoporosis.  

A β2 adrenergic agonist that serves as a bronchodilator or as an inhibitor of premature labor.  

A selective α1-blocking agent used to treat hypertension.  

Risk associated with specific compounds, based on the chance that these compounds will have deleterious effects on the embryo or fetus.  

A bile acid derived from taurine produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and released into the duodenum to serve as an emulsifier of lipid in the ingesta.  

Glycogen storage disease type VII due to a mutation in the gene for phosphofructokinase. Characterized by excess glycogen stores in muscles. Tarui disease, is characterized by the accumulation of glycogen primarily in skeletal muscle resulting in exercise intolerance, muscle cramps, and fatigue after exercise.  

The lowest concentration of a food or beverage at which its taste can be determined. Altered taste thresholds are often noted by individuals undergoing chemotherapy.  

A specific gene at a specific location that has been altered or deleted.  

Familial HDL deficiency. A genetic disease due to a mutation in the gene for the HDL protein. Characterized by very low plasma HDL and cholesterol levels, an accumulation of cholesterol esters in the tissues, and a peculiar yellow orange color to the tonsils. Tangier disease is an extremely rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder. The disease…