In its active state the GTPase Rac1 often leads to rapid forgetting. If Rac1 is inactive, however, the rate of forgetting is markedly slower.

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This statement is true. When Rac1 is active, it promotes the destabilization of actin filaments in the dendritic spines of neurons, leading to rapid forgetting. When it is inactive, the stability of the actin filaments is maintained, resulting in slower forgetting.

In Its Active State the GTPase Rac1 Often Leads to Rapid