Western Blotting Is a Method for Detecting

question 43

Multiple Choice

Western blotting is a method for detecting:

• A)DNA.
• B)RNA.
• C)protein.
• D)carbohydrate.

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Definitions:

Intracellular Mediator

Molecules within cells that transmit signals from a receptor to a target, often leading to a cellular response.

Membrane-bound Receptor Model

A concept describing receptors located on the cell membrane that bind to specific molecules outside the cell, initiating a cellular response.

Nuclear Receptor

A class of proteins within cells that are responsible for sensing steroid and thyroid hormones and other molecules.

mRNA Synthesis

A process where a messenger RNA (mRNA) strand is created from a DNA template, which serves as a guide for protein synthesis in cells.