4.3-4.4 - Signal transduction Flashcards
1
Q
What do signal transduction pathways influence?
A
How the cell responds to its environment
2
Q
What changes can signal transduction cause?
A
Changes in gene expression and cell function.
Can cause apoptosis (programmed cell death).
3
Q
How can changes in the signal transduction pathway affect the cellular response?
A
- Affects the downstream components
- Chemical interference may inhibit or activate the pathway
