Chapter
7. Cell Signaling and Amplification Simulation
Cell Signaling and Amplification Simulation
Question 1 of 4
Activity 7.2 Quiz
What is the role of cAMP in this simulation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct. See Key Concept 7.3 The Response to a Signal Spreads through the Cell
Incorrect. See Key Concept 7.3 The Response to a Signal Spreads through the Cell
Activity 7.2 Quiz
In this simulation, enzyme A could activate enzyme B through
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct. See Key Concept 7.4 Cells Change in Response to Signals in Several Ways
Incorrect. See Concept 7.4 Cells Change in Response to Signals in Several Ways
Activity 7.2 Quiz
Suppose you adjusted all of the numbers in the simulation settings to 1. What effect would this have on the signal transduction system?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct. See Key Concept 7.3 The Response to a Signal Spreads through the Cell
Incorrect. See Key Concept 7.3 The Response to a Signal Spreads through the Cell
Activity 7.2 Quiz
Refer to the table.
Setting
Molecules of cAMP created
Molecules of Enzyme A activated per molecule of cAMP
Molecules of Enzyme A created
Molecules of Enzyme B activated per molecule of Enzyme A
Molecules of Enzyme B created
A
25
1
100
10
1000
B
5
20
100
15
1000
C
3
5
100
20
1000
D
1
10
100
5
1000
The table summarizes settings that could be used to run the simulation. Which setting (A–D) would you predict to have the greatest amplification of signal?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct. See Key Concept 7.3 The Response to a Signal Spreads through the Cell
Incorrect. See Key Concept 7.3 The Response to a Signal Spreads through the Cell