The cell surface membrane releases signal molecules via exocytosis. Receptors on the membrane are specific to particular signal molecules, and when a signal binds to its receptor, it causes a change within the cell.
The cell surface membrane releases signal molecules via exocytosis. Receptors on the membrane are specific to particular signal molecules, and when a signal binds to its receptor, it causes a change within the cell.
| Front | Explain how cell surface membranes contribute to the process of cell signalling. |
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| Back | releases signal molecules by exocytosis, receptor/signal specific and shapes complimentary, and signal causes change on cell |
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