What Does It Mean to Say That a Signal Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that a signal is transduced?

• A) The signal enters the cell directly and binds to a receptor inside.
• B) The physical form of the signal changes as it passes from the cell membrane to the ultimate intracellular target.
• C) The signal is amplified, such that even one signal molecule evokes a large response.
• D) The signal triggers a sequence of phosphorylation events inside the cell.

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Definitions:

Goods

Items or products that are produced to satisfy wants or needs of consumers. Goods can be tangible, like food and cars, or intangible, like services.

Services

Intangible and non-physical goods provided by individuals or companies, such as healthcare, education, and financial consulting.

Total Product

The total quantity of output produced by a firm or economy as a result of its production process.

Marginal Product

The additional output that is produced by adding one more unit of a factor, such as labor or capital.