Question

propose a situation when a cell needs to utilize the process of transcription/translation to maintain homeostasis, or maintain balance within your body.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Outer membrane damage is one example in which transcription and translation are required to maintain homeostasis and cell integrity.

One such example is the σE (Sigma-E)-dependent extracytoplasmic stress repsonse cascade. In this specific case outer membrane proteins (OMPs) become unfolded due to cell wall damage and enter the cytoplasm. Inner-membrane proteins recognize the OMPs which act as ligands to release a specific sigma factor (σE) which induces transcription of the σE regulon which produces (via translation) numerous cytoplasm and envelope associated proteins to assist in maintaining homeostasis of the cell following outer membrane damage.