A small number of cell surface receptors can ultimately generate a large intracellular response due to activation of kinase cascades. This is referred to as:

A. signal amplification.
B. signal transduction.
C. signal dampening.
D. signal activation.


A. signal amplification.

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The microscope that allows the specimen to appear three-dimensional is the

A. phase contrast microscope. B. interference microscope. C. fluorescence microscope. D. dark-field microscope.

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Which structure is a covering for the gill chamber in ray-finned fishes?

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Convert 0.75 g to mg.

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