If a Cell Were Unable to Produce Histone Proteins, Which

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a cell were unable to produce histone proteins, which of the following would be a likely effect?

• A) There would be an increase in the amount of "satellite" DNA produced during centrifugation.
• B) The cell's DNA couldn't be packed into its nucleus.
• C) Spindle fibers would not form during prophase.
• D) Amplification of other genes would compensate for the lack of histones.
• E) Pseudogenes would be transcribed to compensate for the decreased protein in the cell.

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Definitions:

Dilations

The process of expansion or enlargement in part or area, often used in medical contexts such as the dilation of pupils or blood vessels.

Optic Chiasm

A crucial structure in the brain where the optic nerves partially cross, playing a key role in the visual processing system.

Occipital Lobe

The rearmost lobe in the brain, responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

A part of the brain located in the thalamus that acts as a primary relay center for visual information received from the retina.