Asked by Colin Hilgendorf on Apr 23, 2024
What type of signal transduction process is first initiated when an odorant binds with a receptor on a cilium of an olfactory receptor?
A) Ionotropic receptors lead to the synthesis of cyclic AMP.
B) G protein receptors lead to the synthesis of cyclic AMP.
C) Ca2+ gated chloride channels lead to the synthesis of cyclic AMP.
D) Ionotropic receptors lead to the activation of G proteins.
E) Cyclic AMP gated channels lead to the activation of G proteins.
Cyclic AMP
A second messenger important in many biological processes, including the regulation of glycogen, sugar, and lipid metabolism.
Olfactory Receptor
Proteins found in olfactory sensory neurons responsible for the detection of odor molecules.
Signal Transduction
The process by which cells respond to external signals, converting them into a cellular response through a series of molecular events.
- Identify the role and process of signal transduction in sensory perception
Learning Objectives
- Identify the role and process of signal transduction in sensory perception