Cell Signaling Properties Quiz

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What enables a cell to judge the strength of the response?

  • Change in gene expression
  • Graded signaling (correct)
  • Cell size increase
  • Cell proliferation probability

Which signaling property is crucial for producing varying patterns of gene expression?

  • Lipid signaling molecules
  • Space
  • Time (correct)
  • Adaptor proteins

What is the role of adaptors in cellular signaling?

  • Bridge signaling proteins to create a hub (correct)
  • Direct cell's judgment of response strength
  • Enhance cell proliferation probability
  • Mediate the assembly of signaling complexes

How does Ras become active in cellular signaling pathways?

<p>Binding to GDP and then converting GDP to GTP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mediates the assembly of signaling complexes in cells?

<p>Adaptor proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of signaling proteins is important for their interaction with each other?

<p>Space proximity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of G-protein ACTIVATING or EXCHANGE (GAP and GEF) factors in signaling?

<p>Dictate the degree of signaling at the cell membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ITAM (Immunoreceptor Tyrosine Activation Motif) in signaling?

<p>Providing a site for kinase phosphorylation of tyrosine residues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of ZAP-70 in the signaling process described in the text?

<p>Phosphorylating LAT and SLP-76 to initiate downstream signaling modules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does concentration of receptor-associated Lck increase in the signaling cascade?

<p>Recruiting co-receptors to the TCR/BCR (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Csk in the signaling cascade described in the text?

<p>Phosphorylates Lck to promote 'off' conformational configuration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the role of second messengers in signal transduction?

<p>Second messengers function downstream of receptor interactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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