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How can a cell use an extracellular peripheral protein as the receptor to transmit a signal into the cell?
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Signal molecule (ligand) approaches the cell: A specific signal molecule, such as a hormone or a neurotransmitter, approaches the target cell where the extracellular peripheral protein is located. Show more…
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