Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Mechanism by Which

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the mechanism by which the ced-9 protein in the nematode C. elegans prevents apoptosis in normal cells?

• A) Active ced-9 prevents activation of the caspase activity of ced-3.
• B) Ced-9 remains inactive until it is stimulated by ced-3 and other caspases.
• C) Ced-9 is cleaved to produce the active ced-3 caspase.
• D) Ced-9 inhibits the cell membrane receptor for the death-signaling molecule.

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Definitions:

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