Why Do Max/Max Homodimers Convert to Myc/Max Heterodimers in the Presence

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why do Max/Max homodimers convert to Myc/Max heterodimers in the presence of Myc protein?

• A) Myc has a higher affinity for Max than Max has for Max.
• B) Myc more tightly associates with DNA,thus recruiting Max monomers to the enhancer.
• C) The enhancer element being regulated only associates with Myc/Max heterodimers.
• D) Max is rapidly degraded in the presence of Myc.
• E) Myc/Myc homodimers are rapidly degraded in the presence of Max.

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