Biology/cell receptor
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Question
Apart from receiving cell signal, what is an important function of the cell receptor?
Dear Soon Lee,
I am not exactly sure what you mean by "cell receptor." Do you mean protein binding sites on the plasma membrane that link to specific molecules with which the cell comes into contact?
Please be a bit more specific, and I'll try to help. I'm leaving the office now, and my ISP is down at home, so I may not be able to answer you until Monday. Hope you don't need an answer before then.
Have a good weekend!
Dana
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Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
Expertise
I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!
Experience
At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).
Education/Credentials
I have a B.S. in Biology and an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California (1980).
I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.
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I am currently an "expert" in both the "Rabbits" and "Wild Animals" categories.
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