A Useful Attribute of Immediate Early Genes for Neuron Visualization

question 72

Multiple Choice

A useful attribute of immediate early genes for neuron visualization techniques is that

• A) immediate early genes fluoresce when active.
• B) these genes quickly reduce their activity level.
• C) immediate early genes control glucose utilization.
• D) the presence of the gene product in the nucleus is a marker of neuron activation.
• E) immediate early gene activation can be detected by CT scans.

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