You Have Identified a Mutant in Human Cells That When

question 49

Multiple Choice

You have identified a mutant in human cells that when shifted to 37°C,the microfilaments depolymerize fall apart) .Which of the following would be true about this mutant at 37°C?

• A)The mitochondria would no longer work.
• B)The endoplasmic reticulum could still import polypeptides but could no longer synthesize lipids.
• C)The cells would change shape.
• D)The cells would no longer be able to produce ATP.
• E)The sister chromatids would no longer be attached to each other.

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Definitions:

Dorsal Body Cavity

A fluid-filled space within the body that houses the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.

Cranial Cavity

The space within the skull that houses the brain, lined by the meninges and protective in function.

Thigh

The area of the human leg between the hip and the knee.

Knee

A complex hinge joint that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), allowing for flexion, extension, and limited rotation of the leg.