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Key Terms
Signal Transduction Pathway
A series of steps converting an external signal into an internal cellular _.
Ligand
A _ molecule that binds to a receptor.
Receptor
A specific molecule (on or in the cell) that _ a ligand.
Quorum Sensing
A mechanism used by bacteria to detect population _ and coordinate activities.
Reception
The stage where a ligand binds to a specific _.
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