What Kinds of Responses Have NOT Been Observed When Signals

question 71

Multiple Choice

What kinds of responses have NOT been observed when signals traveling down signaling pathways reach their target proteins?

• A)a change in gene expression
• B)a change in ion permeability
• C)cessation of DNA synthesis and degradation of DNA
• D)the death of the cell
• E)an alteration of the activity of metabolic enzymes

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Definitions:

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; often used to describe patterns or tendencies in data.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon where a new population is established by a small number of individuals from a larger population, potentially leading to a significant genetic drift.

Harmful Allele

A version of a gene that can cause negative effects on the fitness or health of an organism, potentially leading to diseases or disorders.

Rare Allele

An allele that appears infrequently in a population, sometimes associated with specific genetic traits or conditions.