Fill in Each of the Blanks with the Best Word

question 13

Short Answer

Fill in each of the blanks with the best word or phrase selected from the list below. Not all words or phrases will be used; each word or phrase should be used only once.
The axon growth cone contains two prominent actin structures: _____________ are composed of bundled F-actin, whereas _____________ are a meshwork of branched F-actin. Many axon guidance cues affect the actin cytoskeleton through their receptors and downstream effectors such as the _____________ Rho, Rac, and Cdc42. These molecules are activated by _____________ and inactivated by _____________. For example, in the context of ephrin-A to EphA _____________ signaling, a GEF called ephexin was shown to mediate growth cone _____________ by linking the EphA receptor to RhoA.
collapse guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs)
filopodia lamellipodia
forward reverse
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) small GTPases
GTPase activating proteins (GAPs) stabilization

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Definitions:

Representation

The act of standing in for or acting on behalf of others, or the presentation of information in a particular manner.

Detrimental Reliance

A legal term describing a situation where an individual suffers harm by relying on a promise or representation made by another.

Rescind

To revoke, cancel, or repeal a contract, agreement, or order.

Estimate of Value

An approximation of something's worth, determined through analysis or professional appraisal techniques.