The Primary Effect of Inositol Trisphosphate (IP₃)during T-Cell Activation Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

The primary effect of inositol trisphosphate (IP₃) during T-cell activation is to _____.

• A)cause an increase in cytosolic calcium concentration
• B)activate phospholipase C-γ
• C)activate a MAP kinase cascade
• D)facilitate the differentiation of immature effector T cells
• E)align the microtubule-organizing center toward the antigen-presenting cell.

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