In C Elegans, Ced-9 Prevents Apoptosis in a Normal Cell in in Which

question 62

Multiple Choice

In 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 signalled by ced-3 and other caspases.
• C)Ced-9 cleaves to produce ced-3 and ced-4.
• D)Ced-9 enters the nucleus and activates apoptotic genes.
• E)Ced-9 prevents blebbing by its action on the cell membrane.

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Definitions:

Ischial Tuberosity

The protrusion of the ischium, one of the bones that make up the pelvis, which bears the body's weight when sitting.

Knee Joint

A complex hinge joint in the human body that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), enabling leg movement.

Origins

The points at which muscles are attached to stationary bone structures, serving as the starting point for muscle contraction.

Anatomical Description

a detailed explanation or representation of the physical structure of organisms, focusing on the relationships between body parts.