A Sequence of Chemical Reactions That Occurs Within a Cell

question 158

Multiple Choice

A sequence of chemical reactions that occurs within a cell in response to a signal is a(n)

• A) environmental stimulus.
• B) autocrine signal.
• C) ligand binding.
• D) receptor protein binding.
• E) signal transduction pathway.

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