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You treat cells with an inhibitor of protein phosphatases. How would this affect proteins that are regulated by phosphorylation?

What role does the proteasome play in cells?

During the elongation phase of translation, which elongation factor needs to be regenerated very rapidly and frequently?

Which rationale best describes the ability of an enhancer to mediate transcription from very distant sites?

According to Nussbaum, why is liberal arts education (i.e., the humanities) important in democratic societies?

In Nussbaum’s view, what would make Javi a good philosophy teacher?

What is the main purpose of Socratic Pedagogy (i.e., the Socratic ideal), according to Nussbaum?

According to Nussbaum, what is one benefit of the Socratic ideal?

According to Nussbaum, Socratic dialogue only affects political debates. Other social and political institutions (e.g., the university, a medical facility, a fitness company) hardly benefit from Socratic thinking.      

What does Nussbaum believe is the goal of liberal arts education (i.e., the humanities) in a democratic society?