Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Fate of Animal

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely fate of animal cells that lack receptors for local paracrine signal molecules?

• A) They would be unable to grow and divide in response to growth factors from nearby cells.
• B) They would be unable to respond to hormone signals delivered through the bloodstream.
• C) They would bind locally secreted growth factors, but intracellular signal pathways would be blocked.
• D) They would grow and divide normally.

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