Question
Cells within organisms often need to communicate and work together to carry out life’s processes. Which of the following enables cells to communicate?
A. Proteins on cell surfaces act as receptors to certain compounds.
B. The double helix of DNA acts as a tunnel for messenger molecules.
C. Carbohydrates store and release information.
D. Starches store excess information until it's needed by cells.
A. Proteins on cell surfaces act as receptors to certain compounds.
B. The double helix of DNA acts as a tunnel for messenger molecules.
C. Carbohydrates store and release information.
D. Starches store excess information until it's needed by cells.
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The correct answer is:
**A. Proteins on cell surfaces act as receptors to certain compounds.**
This option accurately describes how cells communicate with each other. Cell surface proteins, or receptors, bind to signaling molecules (such as hormones or neurotransmitters) that allow for communication and coordination of activities between cells.
**A. Proteins on cell surfaces act as receptors to certain compounds.**
This option accurately describes how cells communicate with each other. Cell surface proteins, or receptors, bind to signaling molecules (such as hormones or neurotransmitters) that allow for communication and coordination of activities between cells.
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