The TTR gene provides instructions for producing a protein called transthyretin. This protein transports vitamin A (retinol) and a hormone called thyroxine throughout the body. To transport thyroxine, four transthyretin proteins must be attached (bound) to each other to form a four-protein unit (tetramer).
Without the reserve ticket the wait for the ferry was 1.5 hrs, it took us about 20 minutes to get through the screening and board the boat. If you have noon or so tickets you can easily visit both Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. They also didn't seem to be real strict on the time, we were 1/2 hour early and they just sent us through.
Steps to Visiting the Statue of Liberty. Step 1: Arrive at your point of departure, Battery Park NY or Liberty State Park NJ. Step 2: If you printed your e-tickets you can go straight to the security check in line. If you need to go to will-call, follow signs to the pre-paid (will-call) window and pick up your tickets.