In the Nematode C

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the nematode 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 prevents blebbing by its action on the cell membrane.

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