8 Questions
Which cells can be killed by the UPR when the ER is overloaded?
Brain cells
What can extreme unfolded protein levels in the brain be associated with?
Parkinson's disease
How can tumor cells in cancer take advantage of the UPR?
By utilizing the UPR to increase ER production
Which organelles give insight into the job that a cell specializes in?
Mitochondria
What is the process by which undifferentiated cells become specialized?
Cell differentiation
What is the function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
To speed up reactions
What is the main function of DNA in the body?
To provide instructions for making proteins
What is the hierarchy of organization in living things?
Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
Test your knowledge on the unfolded protein response (UPR) and its role in diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's, and cancer. Explore how cells deal with problematic proteins and the importance of proteins in cell communication.
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