In Multicellular Organisms, the Coordination of Cellular Activities Relies on

question 61

Multiple Choice

In multicellular organisms, the coordination of cellular activities relies on

• A) cell receptors that detect transcription factors.
• B) the availability of certain "key" nutrients as cells divide.
• C) operons.
• D) cell-to-cell signaling and signal transduction pathways.

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