Asked by
Sandra Bou Ghosn
on Oct 24, 2024Verified
Communication between cells occurs when chemical messengers from one cell bind to ________ on another cell.
A) channel proteins
B) receptor proteins
C) marker molecules
D) second messengers
E) integrins
Chemical Messengers
Substances, often hormones or neurotransmitters, that transmit signals from one cell to another.
Receptor Proteins
Proteins located on the surface of or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters, triggering a specific cellular response.
- Elucidate the function of the plasma membrane within the context of cellular communication.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the function of the plasma membrane within the context of cellular communication.