Five Features of Signal-Transducing Systems Flashcards
1
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Specificity
A
Signal molecule binds to receptor
2
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Amplification
A
Enzymes cause cascade
3
Q
Modularity
A
Proteins have multiple functions and interactions down the road
4
Q
Desensitization
A
receptor activation triggers a feedback circuit to remove it from the cell surface
5
Q
Integration
A
multiple signals influence effect
