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Which domain of enzyme coupled receptors has intrinsic enzyme activity or associates with an enzyme?
Which domain of enzyme coupled receptors has intrinsic enzyme activity or associates with an enzyme?
- Ligand binding domain
- Extracellular domain
- Transmembrane domain
- Cytosolic domain (correct)
What is the main characteristic of enzyme coupled receptors?
What is the main characteristic of enzyme coupled receptors?
- They have transmembrane domains (correct)
- They do not associate with any enzymes
- They have ligand binding domain on the inner surface of the membrane
- They are intracellular proteins
What is the function of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
What is the function of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
- Metabolism regulation
- Cell membrane stabilization
- Regulation of transcription factors
- Signal transduction pathways activation (correct)
What is the role of non-receptor tyrosine kinases (NRTKs)?
What is the role of non-receptor tyrosine kinases (NRTKs)?
What is the main function of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
What is the main function of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
Which cellular processes are regulated by receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
Which cellular processes are regulated by receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs)?
How are RTKs activated in normal physiology?
How are RTKs activated in normal physiology?
What is the significance of mutations in RTKs and aberrant activation of their intracellular signaling pathways?
What is the significance of mutations in RTKs and aberrant activation of their intracellular signaling pathways?
What does ligand binding lead to in the context of RTKs?
What does ligand binding lead to in the context of RTKs?
What happens when RTKs are overexpressed as a result of genomic amplification?
What happens when RTKs are overexpressed as a result of genomic amplification?
Which subtopic of biology focuses on the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next?
Which subtopic of biology focuses on the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next?
What is the primary carrier of genetic information in living organisms?
What is the primary carrier of genetic information in living organisms?
Which organelle within cells has its own genetic system essential for the proper functioning of cells?
Which organelle within cells has its own genetic system essential for the proper functioning of cells?
What is the main focus of physiology?
What is the main focus of physiology?
What is the natural phenomenon that contributes to the diversity of life by leading to differences in traits such as physical appearance, behavior, or susceptibility to certain diseases?
What is the natural phenomenon that contributes to the diversity of life by leading to differences in traits such as physical appearance, behavior, or susceptibility to certain diseases?
What is the study of the structure, function, and interactions of cells called?
What is the study of the structure, function, and interactions of cells called?
Which aspect is NOT included in the study of biology?
Which aspect is NOT included in the study of biology?
What are the basic structural and functional units of life?
What are the basic structural and functional units of life?
Which mechanism do cells use to communicate with each other?
Which mechanism do cells use to communicate with each other?
What ensures the proper functioning of an organism in a constantly changing environment?
What ensures the proper functioning of an organism in a constantly changing environment?
