Ch. 11 AP Bio Cell Communication

Ch. 11 AP Bio Cell Communication

Assessment

Flashcard

Science, Biology

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cell communication?

Back

Cell communication refers to the various ways in which cells can send and receive signals to coordinate their functions and activities.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a ligand?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do receptors play in cell communication?

Back

Receptors are proteins on the cell surface or inside the cell that bind to ligands and trigger a response.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of protein kinases?

Back

Protein kinases are enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from ATP to specific proteins, activating or deactivating them.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a phosphorylation cascade?

Back

A phosphorylation cascade is a series of chemical reactions in a cell where one enzyme activates another by adding a phosphate group, amplifying the signal.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between autocrine and paracrine signaling?

Back

Autocrine signaling occurs when a cell targets itself, while paracrine signaling involves communication between nearby cells.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of signal amplification in cell communication?

Back

Signal amplification allows a small number of signaling molecules to produce a large response, enhancing the effectiveness of the signal.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?