Attachment of an Integrin to Its Ligand Can Induce Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

Attachment of an integrin to its ligand can induce which of the following responses within a cell?

• A)changes in cytoplasmic pH
• B)changes in cytoplasmic C2⁺ ion concentration
• C)protein phosphorylation
• D)gene expression
• E)all of these are correct

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