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Q · Unit of Life: Cellmedium · 45s
Cells communicate via chemical signals binding to surface receptors in a process called:
TopicUnit of Life: Cell
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Signal transduction involves ligand binding to cell-surface receptors, triggering cascades (e.g., phosphorylation) that alter cellular responses and gene expression.
Final Answer: Option B - Signal transduction