Consider a Mutation in Procaspase 3 That Changes Asp28 to an Amino

question 23

Multiple Choice

Consider a mutation in procaspase 3 that changes Asp28 to an amino acid that is no longer a substrate for autocleavage.This mutant would

• A) no longer be cleaved by caspase 8.
• B) no longer obtain a quaternary structure.
• C) be partially activated.
• D) be fully activated.

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