Which of the Following Are Actions of P53? (Select All

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are actions of p53? (Select all correct choices)

• A)The p53 protein can bind to several members of the Bcl-2 family proteins in a manner that stimulates apoptosis.
• B)The p53 protein can bind to Bax proteins at the outer mitochondrial membrane, directly triggering membrane permeabilization and release of apoptotic factors.
• C)The p53 protein can bind to several members of the Bcl-2 family proteins in a manner that stimulates meiosis.
• D)The p53 protein can bind to DNA and proofread it for errors.

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Definitions:

Sugar Receptors

Cellular structures that detect the presence of sugar molecules, primarily involved in taste perception.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus that plays a role in satiety, or feeling full after eating, and regulating part of the body's energy balance.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone released by the small intestine that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein, and also acts as a satiety signal to the brain.