Which of These Statements Best Describes Gene Expression in a Damaged

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes gene expression in a damaged cell?

• A)In a damaged cell, p53 is low and BAX transcription is inactive, so Bcl-2 represses apoptosis.
• B)In a damaged cell, p53 is high and BAX transcription is active, so Bcl-2 is repressed and apoptosis is induced.
• C)In a damaged cell, p53 is low and BAX transcription is active, so Bcl-2 represses apoptosis.
• D)In a damaged cell, p53 is low and BAX transcription is active, so Bcl-2 is repressed and apoptosis is induced.
• E)In a damaged cell, p53 is high and BAX transcription is inactive, so Bcl-2 is activated and apoptosis is induced.

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