The Finding That Integrin-Linked Kinase (ILK)is Required for Focal Adhesion

question 57

Multiple Choice

The finding that integrin-linked kinase (ILK) is required for focal adhesion function but its kinase activity is not,suggests the protein acts as a

• A)direct connection to the ECM.
• B)linker protein.
• C)scaffolding protein.
• D)cytoskeletal filament.
• E)signaling protein.

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Definitions:

Outliers

Data points that differ significantly from the majority of a data set, often indicating a variance or error in measurement.

Variability

The tendency of data points in a dataset to vary from each other and from the mean of the dataset.

Mode

The value that appears most frequently in a data set, representing the highest peak in a frequency distribution.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values from the mean.