All of the Following Are Functions of the Protein Molecules

question 48

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of the protein molecules in the cell membrane EXCEPT to

• A) provide structural support
• B) form transport channels for passage of materials into the cell
• C) inhibit chemical reactions on the surface of the cell
• D) function as receptor sites for hormones and enzymes
• E) act as identification markers for self-recognition

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Definitions:

Disk Pecking

A behavior observed in birds, such as chickens, where they peck at small disks or spots, often used in studies of animal learning and cognition.

Innate Releasing Mechanisms

Built-in neural and physiological systems in animals that trigger specific responses to particular stimuli, facilitating instinctual behavior.

Adaptive Responses

Reactions or changes made by organisms in response to changes in their environment or internal state that are beneficial for survival and reproduction.

Taste Aversion

A learned response to eating a particular food that results in an aversion to it, often following an illness or bad experience associated with the food.