Density-Dependent Inhibition Is Explained by Which of the Following Processes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Density-dependent inhibition is explained by which of the following processes?

• A) As cells become more numerous, they begin to squeeze against each other, restricting their size.
• B) As cells become more numerous, the cell surface proteins of one cell contact the adjoining cells, and they signal each other to stop dividing.
• C) As cells become more numerous, the protein kinases they produce begin to compete with each other, such that the proteins produced by one cell essentially cancel those produced by its neighbor.
• D) As cells become more numerous, the level of waste products increases, which slows metabolism and inhibits growth.

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