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What is the term that identifies different types of communication methods between living cells?
What is the term that identifies different types of communication methods between living cells?
- Ligand Binding
- Cellular Communication (correct)
- Cell Signaling
- Receptor Response
What is the role of a ligand in cellular communication?
What is the role of a ligand in cellular communication?
- To relay the message to the target cell
- To produce a response in the signaling cell
- To receive signals from the target cell
- To bind to receptors on the target cell (correct)
What happens when a ligand binds to a receptor on the target cell?
What happens when a ligand binds to a receptor on the target cell?
- The target cell produces a response to the signaling cell
- A messenger molecule relays the signal to the target cell (correct)
- The ligand is broken down by the target cell
- The signaling cell stops producing ligands
What is the sequence of events in cellular communication?
What is the sequence of events in cellular communication?
Why do only specific target cells respond to specific ligands?
Why do only specific target cells respond to specific ligands?
What is the primary driving force for the flow of ions across the plasma membrane in ligand-gated ion channels?
What is the primary driving force for the flow of ions across the plasma membrane in ligand-gated ion channels?
What is the role of the pore in ligand-gated ion channels?
What is the role of the pore in ligand-gated ion channels?
What happens to the ion channel when the ligand leaves the receptor?
What happens to the ion channel when the ligand leaves the receptor?
What is the function of ligand-gated ion channels in cellular communication?
What is the function of ligand-gated ion channels in cellular communication?
What is an example of a ligand that can bind to a receptor on a target cell?
What is an example of a ligand that can bind to a receptor on a target cell?
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