If an adult person has a faulty version of the human analog to ced-4 of the nematode, which of the following is most likely to result?
A) neurodegeneration
B) activation of a developmental pathway found in the worm but not in humans
C) a form of cancer in which there is insufficient apoptosis
D) webbing of fingers or toes
E) excess skin exfoliation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ced-4 in nematodes is involved in apoptotic cell death. In humans, the homologous protein is involved in apoptosis and can be involved in preventing cancer. A faulty version of this protein can lead to insufficient apoptosis and the development of cancer. Therefore, option C is the most likely result. Options A, B, D, and E are not directly related to the function of ced-4 in nematodes or its human analog.

If an Adult Person Has a Faulty Version of the Human