Nuclear Receptors Have Binding Sites for a Signaling Molecule and a DNA

question 21

Essay

Nuclear receptors have binding sites for a signaling molecule and a DNA sequence.How is it that the same nuclear receptor, which binds to a specific DNA sequence, can regulate different genes in different cell types?

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, depicting a five-tier model of human needs, arranged in a hierarchy from basic needs to self-actualization.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Extrinsic Benefits

Rewards or advantages that come from external sources, often used as motivation or incentive.

Intrinsic Benefits

Advantages or positive effects that are inherent or naturally occurring within an activity, object, or concept.