Multiple Choice
What does a mechanically gated channel respond to?
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14. Cell Signaling
Overview of Cell Surface Receptors
Multiple Choice
How is the structure of kinesin related to its function in the cell?
A
Kinesin acts as a receptor tyrosine kinase, phosphorylating target proteins upon ligand binding.
B
Kinesin is a transmembrane protein that binds extracellular ligands to initiate signal transduction.
C
Kinesin forms ion channels that allow selective passage of ions across the plasma membrane.
D
Kinesin has two motor domains that bind to microtubules and hydrolyze ATP, enabling it to 'walk' along microtubules and transport cellular cargo.
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Understand the role of kinesin in the cell: Kinesin is a motor protein that facilitates intracellular transport by moving along microtubules, which are part of the cytoskeleton.
Examine the structure of kinesin: Kinesin has two motor domains (heads) that interact with microtubules and hydrolyze ATP to generate energy for movement.
Relate the motor domains to function: The motor domains bind to microtubules in a coordinated manner, allowing kinesin to 'walk' along the microtubule in a stepwise fashion.
Consider the energy source: ATP hydrolysis provides the energy required for the conformational changes in the motor domains, enabling the movement of kinesin and its cargo.
Connect the structure to cargo transport: Kinesin's tail region binds to specific cargo, such as vesicles or organelles, ensuring targeted delivery within the cell.
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