Which Is the Correct Order of the Steps in a Generalized

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct order of the steps in a generalized signal transduction pathway?

• A) Signal molecule activates target cell, target cell binds to receptor, receptor is activated
• B) Signal molecule is secreted by nearby cell, signal molecule enters cell, signal activates receptor
• C) Signal molecule enters nucleus, signal molecule binds to DNA, transcription of specific genes occurs
• D) Signal molecule binds to extracellular region of receptor, signal molecule diffuses through cell membrane, signal is transduced to nucleus where specific genes are turned on or off
• E) Signal molecule binds to receptor, molecules within cell transduce signal, cell responds

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