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What is the definition of bio-signaling?
The process by which cells translate extracellular signals into specific responses
What does KD represent in the context of bio-signaling?
The concentration of ligand at which half the ligand binding sites on the protein are occupied
Why are cell membranes effectively impermeable to ions and polar molecules?
Because of the low permeability of small molecules such as urea
What has accompanied the development of mechanisms for external chemical signaling molecules to direct the activities of cells?
The evolution of receptors
Which molecules participate in the process of bio-signaling?
Receptors, second messengers, phospholipases, kinases, phosphatases, etc.
Learn about the biochemical processes by which cells translate extracellular signals into specific responses, and the molecules involved in this process. Explore the ability of cells to produce, receive, and respond to external signals for effective communication.
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