The Overall Process by Which Information Carried by Extracellular Messenger

question 51

Multiple Choice

The overall process by which information carried by extracellular messenger molecules is translated into changes that occur inside the cell is called ___________.

• A)signal digestion
• B)signal destruction
• C)signal interaction
• D)signal transduction
• E)signal induction

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Definitions:

Abiotic Components

The non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.

Community

A group of interacting living organisms sharing a populated environment; in human contexts, it can also refer to a group of people with a common characteristic or interest.

Species Interaction

The interactions between different species within an ecosystem, which can include competition, predation, symbiosis, and mutualism, influencing the survival and reproduction of the species involved.

Precise Boundaries

Definite or exact limits or borders of an area, space, or concept.