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Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6.4, Problem 5LO
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To compare: The actions of the main types of receptors (ion-channel-linked receptors, G protein-linked receptors, and enzyme-linked receptors) in signal transduction.

Concept introduction: Signal transduction is the process of conversion of an extracellular signal into an intracellular signal. It involves a cascade of molecules that transfers the information.

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