Factor the Expression $$- 20 a b c - 20 a c ^ { 2 } + 4 b c + 4 c ^ { 2 }$$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression. $$- 20 a b c - 20 a c ^ { 2 } + 4 b c + 4 c ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(- 4 c ( b - c ) ( 5 a + 1 )\)
• B) \(- 4 c ( b - 1 ) ( 5 a + c )\)
• C) \(- 4 c ( b + c ) ( 5 a - 1 )\)
• D) \(4 c ( b - 1 ) ( 5 a + c )\)
• E) \(- 4 c ( b + 1 ) ( 5 a - c )\)

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Definitions:

Kinases

Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of phosphate groups from ATP to acceptor molecules. See protein kinases. Compare with phosphatases.

Phosphate Group

A functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms, critical in the structure of nucleic acids and ATP.

Protein Activity

Refers to the functional capacity of a protein to perform its biochemical role, which may include catalyzing reactions, binding to other molecules, or structural support.

Transcription Factors

Transcription factors are proteins that regulate the transcription of genes by binding to specific DNA sequences, thereby increasing or decreasing the transcription of genes.