AP Biology: Cell Communication

AP Biology: Cell Communication

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gated ion channel?

Back

A type of transmembrane receptor that opens or closes in response to specific stimuli, allowing ions to flow across the membrane.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the intracellular domain of a receptor protein after a ligand binds?

Back

It changes shape, initiating the transduction of the signal.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is signal transduction?

Back

The process by which a cell converts a chemical signal into a cellular response.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where can receptors for signal molecules be found?

Back

They may be embedded in the plasma membrane, or found within the cytoplasm or nucleus.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a ligand?

Back

A molecule that binds to a specific receptor to initiate a cellular response.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of a receptor in cell communication?

Back

To bind to ligands and initiate a response within the cell.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mutation in the receptor gene?

Back

A change in the DNA sequence of a receptor that can affect its function, such as altering the ligand binding site.

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