Imagine That There Is a Mutation in the Cdk Gene

question 19

Multiple Choice

Imagine that there is a mutation in the Cdk gene such that its gene product is nonfunctional. What kind of effect would this mutation have on a mature red blood cell?

• A) The cyclin that bound to this Cdk would not be phosphorylated.
• B) There would be no effect, because mature red blood cells do not enter the cell cycle.
• C) The cell would be unable to replicate its DNA.
• D) The cell would not be able to enter G1.
• E) The cell would be unable to reproduce itself.

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