The Kinesins in a Cell Have Run Out of ATP

question 54

Multiple Choice

The kinesins in a cell have run out of ATP and are no longer moving. Predict what effect the failure of the kinesins will have on neuronal function.

• A) Recycling of old materials will decrease.
• B) ATP production will slow.
• C) There will be a decrease in the amount of synaptic vesicles available for release.
• D) The neuron will no longer receive input from other neurons.

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