Predict the Consequences of a Temperature-Sensitive Mutation in Which Phosphorylation

question 6

Multiple Choice

Predict the consequences of a temperature-sensitive mutation in which phosphorylation of the β-catenin protein is blocked.Above the permissive temperature:

• A)β-catenin levels will increase and β-catenin will be constitutively active.
• B)β-catenin levels will increase and β-catenin will be inactive.
• C)β-catenin levels will decrease.
• D)β-catenin will remain constant but cells will be unresponsive to Wnt signaling.

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