Question

what can happen in the absence of cell inhibitors? check all that apply
cells will keep growing and dividing uncontrollably.
proteins will be activated.
there will be an imbalance between cells and resources.
cell growth and division will stop.
serious medical problems can occur.

Explanation:

• Cells will keep growing and dividing uncontrollably: Cell inhibitors regulate cell growth and division. Without them, the normal regulatory mechanisms are absent, so cells can grow/divide uncontrollably (like in cancer).
• There will be an imbalance between cells and resources: If cells grow/divide uncontrollably (due to no inhibitors), the number of cells will outpace the available resources (nutrients, space, etc.), creating an imbalance.
• Serious medical problems can occur: Uncontrolled cell growth (e.g., cancer) or improper cell regulation due to lack of inhibitors leads to serious medical issues like tumors, diseases related to abnormal cell proliferation.
• Proteins will be activated: Cell inhibitors often work by inhibiting certain proteins. Without inhibitors, those proteins (involved in cell cycle, growth) may be activated, promoting cell growth/divison.
• Cell growth and division will stop is incorrect because inhibitors usually slow/stop growth; without them, growth/division is more likely to be uncontrolled, not stopped.

Answer:

• Cells will keep growing and dividing uncontrollably.
• Proteins will be activated.
• There will be an imbalance between cells and resources.
• Serious medical problems can occur.