Density-dependent inhibition is explained by which of the following?
A)As cells become more numerous, they begin to squeeze against each other, restricting their size and ability to produce control factors.
B)As cells become more numerous, the cell surface proteins of one cell contact the adjoining cells and they stop dividing.
C)As cells become more numerous, the protein kinases they produce begin to compete with each other, such that the proteins produced by one cell essentially cancel those produced by its neighbour.
D)As cells become more numerous, more and more of them enter the S phase of the cell cycle.
E)As cells become more numerous, the level of waste products increases, eventually slowing down metabolism.

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Density-dependent inhibition occurs when cells interact with one another and stop dividing when they become too crowded. This is due to cell surface proteins of one cell contacting the adjoining cells and inhibiting further cell division. Choice A refers to contact inhibition, not density-dependent inhibition. Choice C and D are not accurate explanations for density-dependent inhibition. Choice E describes the effects of waste products on metabolic rate, not density-dependent inhibition.

Density-Dependent Inhibition Is Explained by Which of the Following