The transcription factor that enhances the gene expression of enzymes required for cholesterol synthesis enters the nucleus only when the cellular cholesterol content is low.

Question

The transcription factor that enhances the gene expression of enzymes required for cholesterol synthesis enters the nucleus only when the cellular cholesterol content is low. ​

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This is correct, the transcription factor is called SREBP and it is activated when cellular cholesterol levels are low, leading to increased expression of genes involved in cholesterol synthesis.

The Transcription Factor That Enhances the Gene Expression of Enzymes