Neuronal Function and Second Messengers Quiz
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What is the primary determinant of the amount of protein present in cells?

  • The rate of post-translational modification
  • The rate of translation of RNA into protein
  • The rate of protein degradation
  • The rate of transcription of DNA into RNA (correct)
  • What is the role of CREB in unstimulated cells?

  • It activates transcription without phosphorylation
  • It is fully phosphorylated and has high transcriptional activity
  • It inhibits RNA polymerase synthesis
  • It is not phosphorylated and has little or no transcriptional activity (correct)
  • Which signaling pathways converge to activate kinases that phosphorylate CREB?

  • NF-kB, Notch, and Hedgehog pathway
  • PKA, Ca2+/calmodulin kinase IV, and MAP kinase (correct)
  • AMPK, mTOR, and Wnt pathway
  • AKT, JAK-STAT, and TGF-beta pathway
  • What allows CREB to bind co-activators and stimulate RNA polymerase for RNA synthesis?

    <p>Phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame required for the synthesis of new proteins by second messengers?

    <p>30–60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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