When yeast cells of the "a" mating type are exposed to a solution of "α" pheromones ________.
A) those yeast cells will undergo cell division
B) actin filaments will form a cleavage furrow in the yeast cells
C) the yeast cells will fuse with each other
D) G-proteins will be activated in the cell-signaling pathway and the yeast cells will change shape
E) those yeast cells will undergo DNA replication

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G-proteins are activated in the cell-signaling pathway when yeast cells of the "a" mating type are exposed to "α" pheromones, leading to changes in cell shape and facilitating mating processes.

When Yeast Cells of the "A" Mating Type Are Exposed