Neurons and Some Other Specialized Cells Divide Infrequently Because They

question 5

Multiple Choice

Neurons and some other specialized cells divide infrequently because they ________.

• A) no longer have active nuclei
• B) no longer carry receptors for signal molecules
• C) have entered into G0
• D) can no longer bind Cdk to cyclin
• E) show a drop in MPF concentration

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Definitions:

Pointillism

A system of painting devised by the 19th-century French painter Georges Seurat. The artist separates color into its component parts and then applies the component colors to the canvas in tiny dots (points). The image becomes comprehensible only from a distance, when the viewer’s eyes optically blend the pigment dots. Sometimes referred to as divisionism.

Painting Technique

The method or process used by an artist in the creation of a painting, including considerations of medium, brushwork, color application, and texture.

Georges Seurat

A French post-impressionist artist famous for developing the technique of pointillism, using tiny dots of color to create images.

Modernist Architect

Refers to an architect who embraces Modernism, focusing on new techniques, materials, and designs that break from traditional architecture.