Why Does the Hill Function Use Maximum Promoter Activity as a Parameter

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why does the Hill function use maximum promoter activity as a parameter?

• A) Maximum promoter activity is the best predictor of activator concentration.
• B) Maximum promoter activity cannot be measured,so it must be represented as a variable.
• C) Transcription rate is limited by factors other than activator concentration.
• D) Maximum promoter activity is negatively correlated with activator concentration.
• E) Transcription rate is by definition maximal in hysteric systems.

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