A protein was recently discovered to be located in the nucleus. However, it is uncertain whether this is a protein that permanently stays in the nucleus or a shuttling protein that stays most of the time in the nucleus. One way to resolve this question is to perform the following steps: • Fuse the cells expressing the fluorescently labeled protein in their nucleus with the cells that are not expressing it. • Treat the cells with an inhibitor of protein synthesis to prevent the synthesis of more labeled proteins. • Observe for fluorescence in the fused cell with two nuclei. a. What is the expected result if the protein stays permanently in the nucleus? b. What is the expected result if it is a shuttling protein? Explain your answer.

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ANSWER QUESTION A AND B. A protein was recently discovered to be located in the nucleus. However, it is uncertain whether this is a protein that permanently stays in the nucleus or a shuttling protein that stays most of the time in the nucleus. One way to resolve this question is to perform the following steps: • Fuse the cells expressing the fluorescently labeled protein in their nucleus with the cells that are not expressing it. • Treat the cells with an inhibitor of protein synthesis to prevent the synthesis of more labeled proteins. • Observe for fluorescence in the fused cell with two nuclei. a. What is the expected result if the protein stays permanently in the nucleus? b. What is the expected result if it is a shuttling protein? Explain your answer.
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