Which of the Following Best Describes Caspases

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes caspases?

• A)They are cysteine proteases that participate in apoptosis.
• B)They are cyclin-dependent protein kinases that regulate the cell cycle.
• C)They are tumor suppressor DNA-binding proteins.
• D)They are a class of high mobility group (HMG)proteins.
• E)They are DNA repair enzymes involved in splicing immunoglobulin genes.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The observable characteristics of a person, including appearance, personality, intelligence, and all other traits.

Genotype

An organism’s entire genetic inheritance, or genetic potential.

Differentiate

To recognize or ascertain what makes someone or something different or to distinguish between two or more things.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is conceived by the union of an egg and sperm cell, marking the beginning of embryonic development.