Average fitness

In a species, only 1 of every 1000 seeds survives to reproductive age, and that those that survive produce an average of 3000 seeds. 

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The tetramerized p53 localize in nucleus for transcriptional activation.

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When DNA is damaged, p53 is tetramerized and accumulates rapidly.

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The tumor suppressor proteins p53 and Rb act as guardians of the cell cycle.

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The DNA damage checkpoint controlled by p53.

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p53,  Induces the expression of CDK inhibitor p21 Induces apoptosis

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p53 transcription is upregulated by growth factor stimulation, as the cell begins preparation for its trip through GI and the important GI to S transition.