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1610 Ch. 6 Terms
1610 Biology: Ch. 6 Terms
Question | Answer |
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cell signaling | Mechanisms of communication between cells. Cells signal one another with secreted signaling molecules, or a signaling molecule on one cell combines with a receptor on another cell. |
response | |
second messenger | |
target cell | A cell with receptors that bind a hormone. |
ligand | A molecule that binds to a specific site in a receptor or other protein. |
signaling cascade | A chain of molecules in the cell that relays a signal. |
reception |