In comparing the genomes of humans and those of other higher primates, it is seen that humans have a large metacentric pair we call chromosome #2 among our 46 chromosomes, while the other primates of this group have 48 chromosomes and any pair like the human #2 pair is not present; instead the primate groups each have two pairs of midsize acrocentric chromosomes. What is the most likely explanation?

#Question id: 1086

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

What is the most likely mechanism by which testosterone functions inside a cell?

#Question id: 1087

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Scientists have found that extracellular matrix components may induce specific gene expression in embryonic tissues such as the liver and testes. For this to happen, there must be direct communication between the extracellular matrix and the developing cells. Which kind of transmembrane protein would most likely be involved in this kind of induction?

#Question id: 1088

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

One of the major categories of receptors in the plasma membrane functions by forming dimers, adding phosphate groups, and then activating relay proteins. Which type does this?

#Question id: 1089

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Which of the following statements describes a likely effect of a drug designed that inhibits the cellular response to testosterone?

#Question id: 1090

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Binding of a signaling molecule to which type of receptor leads directly to a change in the distribution of ions on opposite sides of the membrane?

#Question id: 1091

#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Why does testosterone, a lipid-soluble signaling molecule that crosses the membranes of all cells, affect only target cells?