The fact that a specific protein leaves a “footprint” on a DNA molecule is indicative of

a. a lack of interaction between the specific protein and DNA.

b. protection from DNAse by the specific protein.

c. binding of the specific protein to all types of DNA.

d. binding of the specific protein to a specific sequence of DNA.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Which of the following provides the best evidence that cell-signaling pathways evolved early in the history of life?

#Question id: 1122

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

In endocrine signaling, the signaling molecule.

#Question id: 1123

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Epinephrine can be what kind of signaling molecule?

a. autocrine      b. direct contact  c. endocrine d. paracrine

#Question id: 1124

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Which of the following is (are) intracellular second messengers?

a. Ca2+                        b. cAMP          c. epinephrine             

d. protein kinase A      e. protein kinase C

#Question id: 1125

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Examples of G protein–coupled receptors include

a. rhodopsin receptor.             b. β-adrenergic receptor.

c. insulin receptor.                   d. acetylcholine receptor.

#Question id: 1126

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true of the α subunit of a G protein?

a. It physically associates with the receptor.              

b. It binds GDP.

c. It binds GTP.                     

d. It is a transmembrane protein.