AP Cell Communication

AP Cell Communication

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Science, Biology

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a signaling molecule in cell communication?

Back

Ligand

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors determine whether a signal molecule binds on the surface or enters the cell?

Back

Size, polarity, and ability to cross the membrane.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of receptor is known as RTKs?

Back

Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs) are a class of receptors that, when bound by a ligand, activate their intrinsic kinase activity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Do all cells have the same response to the same signal?

Back

False. Different cells can respond differently to the same signal.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of signals involve long-distance communication through hormones?

Back

Endocrine signals.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of a ligand in cell communication?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between paracrine and endocrine signaling?

Back

Paracrine signaling involves local signaling between nearby cells, while endocrine signaling involves long-distance signaling through hormones.

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