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Cellular stress response

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The coordinated changes in gene expression and protein synthesis that occur when a cell experiences environmental stress, such as heat, allowing the cell to adapt and survive.

AP course connection

Topic 6.5: 6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression

Unit 6

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