A cell encounters a change in its environment (electrical or heat) that could be fatal. However, it is able to respond in a protective manner because this information is sent indirectly through the cell membrane to the nucleus where it stimulates the appropriate response. This is more likely a process known as
A. active transport.
B. chemomodulation.
C. phagocytosis.
D. signal transduction.
D. signal transduction.
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A. They are generally water-soluble. B. They bind membrane receptors to elicit a response on target cells. C. They bind intracellular receptors to elicit a response on target cells. D. They are water-soluble and bind membrane receptors to elicit a response on target cells. E. They are lipid soluble.
San Francisco Bay was created by:
a. rising sea levels. b. retreating fjords. c. erosion of the coastline. d. tectonic activity. e. glaciers.
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What will be an ideal response?
All of the following play a role in the development of cancer EXCEPT
A) mutations. B) a large supply of Cdks stimulating cell division. C) uncontrolled cell division. D) inhibition of Cdk and blocking of DNA replication.