The ced-9 gene appears to be a binary switch that regulates the cellular survival and apoptosis in nematodes. Considering that CED-9 protein can bind to and inactivate CED-4, which of the following would lead to apoptosis ?

M.Sc. Bio-Physics (PU-CET P.G) 2016 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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A: Activation of ced – 9 gene

B: Loss of function of CED – 3

C: Loss of function of ced – 9 gene

D: Loss of function of CED – 4

The answer is: C

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