Proteins MinC, MinD, and MinE Interact To

Question

Proteins MinC, MinD, and MinE interact to
A) help guide FtsZ to the cell midpoint.
B) initiate peptidoglycan synthesis.
C) assist chromosome segregation.
D) determine cell shape.

Accepted Answer

Proteins MinC, MinD, and MinE form a complex that helps to prevent FtsZ from forming its ring at random positions on the cell membrane. Instead, they guide FtsZ to the cell midpoint, where it can function in cell division.