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What term describes the biochemical cascade initiated by changes in a receptor due to ligand binding?
What term describes the biochemical cascade initiated by changes in a receptor due to ligand binding?
- Signaling pathway (correct)
- Protein synthesis
- Enzymatic reaction
- Gene expression
Which process is NOT directly related to the changes elicited by ligand binding in a receptor?
Which process is NOT directly related to the changes elicited by ligand binding in a receptor?
- Second messenger activation
- Protein phosphorylation
- Signal transduction
- Cell division (correct)
In the context of receptor-ligand interaction, what event is triggered by the binding of a ligand to a receptor?
In the context of receptor-ligand interaction, what event is triggered by the binding of a ligand to a receptor?
- Conformational change (correct)
- DNA replication
- Inhibition of enzyme activity
- RNA transcription
Which outcome is NOT typically associated with a signaling pathway activated by receptor-ligand binding?
Which outcome is NOT typically associated with a signaling pathway activated by receptor-ligand binding?
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What is the primary purpose of a signaling pathway triggered by changes in a receptor due to ligand binding?
What is the primary purpose of a signaling pathway triggered by changes in a receptor due to ligand binding?
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