Measurements of the Relative Activity of Immediate Early Genes Is

question 114

Multiple Choice

Measurements of the relative activity of immediate early genes is useful in that

• A) these genes rarely change their activity level.
• B) immediate early genes fluoresce when active.
• C) immediate early genes control glucose utilization.
• D) the presence of an early gene product in the cell nucleus is a marker of neuron activation.
• E) one can trace circuits of serial activation.

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