A Mutation in an Integrin Protein May Result in All

question 45

Multiple Choice

A mutation in an integrin protein may result in all of the following except

• A)an interruption in signal transduction.
• B)defects in attachment of the cell to the extracellular matrix.
• C)the failure to induce changes in gene transcription.
• D)the failure to mediate Ca2⁺ binding.

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Definitions:

Transcription Factors

Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences to regulate the transcription of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.

Specific Gene

A gene designated for its unique role or function within the genome of an organism.

Cells Die

A process where cells cease to function or maintain homeostasis, leading to cell death through mechanisms such as apoptosis or necrosis.

Apoptosis

A form of programmed cell death involving a sequence of biochemical events leading to a characteristic cell morphology and death.