Week 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Mass Action Model signal response curve
A
Hyperbolic (becomes saturated)
2
Q
Michaelis Menten kinetics signal response curve
A
Sigmoidal
3
Q
Multiple steady states
A
Jumps from very large signal to very low signal at a critical point and vice-versa. Response depends on the initial condition.
4
Q
Perfect Adaptation
A
Temporary change, then adaptation, leading to a response going back to where it started.
5
Q
What is synthetic biology?
A
Use molecular biology tools and techniques to forward-engineer cellular behaviour.
6
Q
Edge-detection circuit
A
Uses quorum-sensing. Bacteria will produce a response only on the “edge” of something.
7
Q
Recombinase-based logic
A
AND/OR/NOR gates for production of something.
