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What is the minimum number of signals that need to stimulate a cell for it to survive and divide, according to the information provided?
What is the minimum number of signals that need to stimulate a cell for it to survive and divide, according to the information provided?
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 3 (correct)
If signals that promote survival and differentiation are absent, what is the likely outcome for most cells?
If signals that promote survival and differentiation are absent, what is the likely outcome for most cells?
- No change in cell behavior
- Increased division
- Reduced differentiation
- Programmed death (correct)
What is the function of a receptor ligand in the cellular response to a signal?
What is the function of a receptor ligand in the cellular response to a signal?
- Direct stimulation of cell division
- Inhibition of programmed cell death
- Recognition of the signal by the receptor (correct)
- Activation of target genes or proteins
What is the primary function of the cytoplasmic domain of the GH receptor?
What is the primary function of the cytoplasmic domain of the GH receptor?
Which type of amino acids are typically modulated by phosphorylation in signaling proteins?
Which type of amino acids are typically modulated by phosphorylation in signaling proteins?
What is the role of phosphorylated protein 1 in the signaling cascade?
What is the role of phosphorylated protein 1 in the signaling cascade?
Which bonds are rich in cysteine residues for protein folding?
Which bonds are rich in cysteine residues for protein folding?
What is the main function of the free ectodomain of the GH receptor?
What is the main function of the free ectodomain of the GH receptor?
Which domain of the GH receptor acts as a growth hormone binding protein?
Which domain of the GH receptor acts as a growth hormone binding protein?
What is the primary function of the modified target proteins in the cell?
What is the primary function of the modified target proteins in the cell?
Which type of receptors do hydrophilic hormones primarily have?
Which type of receptors do hydrophilic hormones primarily have?
Which class of hormones primarily have intracellular receptors?
Which class of hormones primarily have intracellular receptors?
In addition to serving as signaling molecules, what can metabolites also function as?
In addition to serving as signaling molecules, what can metabolites also function as?
What is the basic structure of a cell surface receptor?
What is the basic structure of a cell surface receptor?
