For each of the following genes involved in regulation of cell growth through the mTOR pathway, indicate whether the gene is activated (A) or inactivated (I) in cancer cells compared to normal healthy cells. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters A and I only, e.g. AAAA.
( ) mTOR
( ) Akt
( ) PTEN
( ) PI3K

Question

For each of the following genes involved in regulation of cell growth through the mTOR pathway, indicate whether the gene is activated (A) or inactivated (I) in cancer cells compared to normal healthy cells. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters A and I only, e.g. AAAA.
( )	mTOR
( )	Akt
( )	PTEN
( )	PI3K

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Activation of the kinase subunit of mTOR (stimulated by PI3K and Akt kinases, and inhibited by PTEN phosphatases) can lead to an increase in nutrient uptake and utilization in cancer cells.

For Each of the Following Genes Involved in Regulation of Cell