The homeobox sequence codes for a 60 amino acid protein domain known as the homeodomain. The main role of homeodomain is to act as a switch that controls gene transcription. See also: Hox gene. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page.
The opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit is called _____. resistance The law that defines the relationship between current, voltage and resistance is called _____ Law.
Resistance is the measure of opposition to electric current. A short circuit is an electric circuit offering little or no resistance to the flow of electrons. Short circuits are dangerous with high voltage power sources because the high currents encountered can cause large amounts of heat energy to be released.