Transcription of Chaperones is Greatly Accelerated When a Cell Is

Question

Transcription of chaperones is greatly accelerated when a cell is stressed by
A) excessive osmotic pressure.
B) extremes in pH value.
C) lack of oxygen.
D) excessive heat.

Accepted Answer

Transcription of chaperones is greatly accelerated when a cell is stressed by excessive heat. This is because chaperones are proteins that assist in protein folding and stabilization, and high temperatures can denature proteins and disrupt their structure, leading to a need for increased chaperone activity.