AP Cell Communication

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What is cell communication?

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Cell communication is the process by which cells send and receive signals to coordinate their functions and respond to changes in their environment.

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What is a ligand?

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A ligand is a signaling molecule that binds to a receptor to initiate a cellular response.

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What is a receptor in cell communication?

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A receptor is a protein on the cell surface or inside the cell that binds to a ligand and triggers a response.

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What are the three main stages of cell communication?

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The three main stages are reception, transduction, and response.

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What happens during the reception stage of cell communication?

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During reception, a ligand binds to a receptor, initiating the signaling process.

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What is transduction in cell communication?

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Transduction is the process by which the signal is converted into a form that can bring about a cellular response.

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What is the response stage in cell communication?

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The response stage is when the cell reacts to the signal, which can involve changes in gene expression, enzyme activity, or cell behavior.

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How is a cellular response terminated?

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A cellular response is terminated by separating the ligand from the receptor or by blocking the transduction pathway.

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What is apoptosis?

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Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.

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Why is it false that we have discovered a vast majority of cell surface receptor proteins?

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It is false because many cell surface receptor proteins remain unidentified, and research is ongoing to discover them.