Nod Factors and Calcium Flux in Legume Roots
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What is the function of NAP2 in Medicago truncatula?

  • Induces root nodule formation
  • Encodes a GARS protein essential for Nod-factor signaling (correct)
  • Regulates calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase
  • Transduces calcium signal in plants
  • What is the role of NSP1 in legume hosts?

  • Essential for all known Nod factor-induced changes in gene expression (correct)
  • Triggers calcium spiking
  • Induces Nod factor signaling
  • Encodes a GARS protein
  • What is a very early response induced by Nod factors in root hairs?

  • Calcium spiking
  • Root nodule formation
  • Transient activation of ionic fluxes (correct)
  • Expression of many genes
  • What is the role of NSP2 in nodulation signaling?

    <p>Functions downstream of Nod-factor-induced calcium spiking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase in nodulation signaling?

    <p>Functions downstream of Nod-factor-induced calcium spiking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Nod factors on legume hosts?

    <p>Induces the expression of many genes and sets in motion developmental processes leading to root nodule formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Nod factor-induced calcium changes in root hair cells?

    <p>Considerable changes in ion fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of GARS proteins in nodulation signaling?

    <p>Encodes a protein essential for Nod-factor signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Nod factors on gene expression in legume hosts?

    <p>Induces the expression of many genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of NSP1 in Medicago truncatula?

    <p>Essential for all known Nod factor-induced changes in gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

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