The Result of Binding a Signal Molecule to Its Receptor

question 39

Multiple Choice

The result of binding a signal molecule to its receptor is

• A)production of a protein by the target cell, followed by death.
• B)cell division.
• C)signal transduction.
• D)partitioning of the nucleus within the target cell.

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