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What is the primary function of quorum sensing in unicellular organisms like bacteria and yeast?
What is the primary function of quorum sensing in unicellular organisms like bacteria and yeast?
- Facilitate protein synthesis and gene expression
- Regulate cellular respiration and energy production
- Control cell division and DNA replication
- Coordinate motility, antibiotic production, spore formation, and conjugation (correct)
What is the main purpose of cell signaling mechanisms in multicellular organisms?
What is the main purpose of cell signaling mechanisms in multicellular organisms?
- Collaborate, coordinate behavior, and specialize in different ways (correct)
- Maximize individual cell survival and reproduction
- Minimize the impact of genetic mutations and abnormalities
- Enhance cellular communication and information exchange
What is the significance of the 2.5 billion years of evolution mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the 2.5 billion years of evolution mentioned in the text?
- It signifies the beginning of eukaryotic cell evolution
- It marks the emergence of unicellular organisms like bacteria and yeast
- It allowed the development of cell signaling mechanisms for multicellular organisms (correct)
- It represents the duration of the Proterozoic Eon in Earth's history
What is the role of second messenger systems in cell signaling?
What is the role of second messenger systems in cell signaling?
What is the key function of cell surface receptors in cell signaling?
What is the key function of cell surface receptors in cell signaling?
What is the primary purpose of quorum sensing in unicellular organisms like bacteria and yeast?
What is the primary purpose of quorum sensing in unicellular organisms like bacteria and yeast?
What is the main evolutionary advantage of cell signaling mechanisms in multicellular organisms?
What is the main evolutionary advantage of cell signaling mechanisms in multicellular organisms?
What is the key function of second messenger systems in cell signaling?
What is the key function of second messenger systems in cell signaling?
What is the significance of the 2.5 billion years of evolution mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the 2.5 billion years of evolution mentioned in the text?
What is the primary role of cell surface receptors in cell signaling?
What is the primary role of cell surface receptors in cell signaling?
