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M9)Molecular Rec.
Molecular recognition is an important property for life processes.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is one of the most fundamental aspects of life? | The capacity of a cell to be selective in which chemicals are exchanged with the environment. |
| Define hormones. | Chemicals produced by endocrine glands that are involved in communication systems. They have a shape that complements the receptor protein in the cell membrane. |
| Define adrenalin and state its function. | A hormone from the adrenal glands. It binds to the protein receptors on the surface of liver cells and activates a series of steps that convert glycogen to glucose that is released into the bloodstream and used for cellular respiration. |
| Define insulin and how it works. | Insulin is a hormone that binds to a receptor molecule in the cell membrane. as a result, glucose transporters are activated leading to a greater uptake of glucose into the cell. |