An intracellular signaling molecule whose concentration increases (or decreases)

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An intracellular signaling molecule whose concentration increases (or decreases) in response to binding of an extracellular ligand to a cell-surface receptor. Examples include cAMP, Ca2, diacylglycerol (DAG), and inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate (IP3) (two words) Overall process by which the information encoded in a gene is converted into an observable phenotype (most commonly production of a protein), (two words) One of a large group of enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of ATP to yield ADP and inorganic phosphate with release of free energy. A usually insoluble network consisting of polysaccharides, fibrous proteins, and adhesive proteins that are secreted by animal cells. It provides structural support in tissues and can affect the development and biochemical functions of cells, (two words) Specialized regions on the cell surface through which cells are joined to each other or to the extracellular matrix, (two words) The _____ is cleaved from collagen molecules after secretion to allow self-assembly of fibrils

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7) Second messenger

The cell releases second messenger molecules (that are intracellular signaling molecules) in response to extracellular signaling molecules. Examples of Second messengers molecules include cyclic AMP, Ca2, inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG).

8) Gene Expression

Gene Expression is the process by which the information encoded in a gene is converted into an observable phenotype, most commonly production of a protein.

9) ATPase

ATPase is one large group of enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of ATP to yield ADP and inorganic phosphate with release of free energy.

11) Extracellular matrix

Extracellular matrix is a collection of extracellular molecules secreted by cells that provides structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells. It is composed of gels of polysaccharides and fibrous proteins. Collagen is the major insoluble fibrous protein in the extracellular matrix.

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