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Chromosome 10: gene which creates cortisol, Matt Ridley
Description:
Interviewee: Matt Ridley
DNAi Location:
Genome>tour>genome spots>Stress genes
Location: chromosome 10
gene name: CYP17
The gene CYP17, located on chromosome 10, is responsible for making an enzyme that converts cholesterol into several different hormones. One of these hormones, cortisol, turns genes on or off to regulate our physical responses to stressful situations.
Biological elements:
chromosome 10, cortisol, cholesterol
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