In C Elegans, Ced-9 Prevents Apoptosis in a Normal Cell in in Which

question 14

Multiple Choice

In C. elegans, ced-9 prevents apoptosis in a normal cell in which of the following ways?

• A) It prevents the caspase activity of ced-3 and ced-4.
• B) Ced-9 remains inactive until it is signaled by ced-3 and other caspases.
• C) Ced-9 cleaves to produce ced-3 and ced-4.
• D) Ced-9 enters the nucleus and activates apoptotic genes.
• E) Ced-9 prevents blebbing by its action on the cell membrane.

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Definitions:

Crowding-Out Effect

The phenomenon where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector spending and investment due to higher interest rates or other factors.

Government Spending

The total amount of public expenditure by a government, including spending on defense, education, public infrastructure, and welfare programs.

Private Investment

The expenditure on capital goods by private sector firms or individuals in order to generate future income or profits, excluding government spending.

Crowding-In Effect

An increase in private sector spending stimulated by federal budget deficits financed by U.S. Treasury borrowing.