Which of the following steps in a signaling pathway typically occurs first once a chemical messenger reaches a target cell?

A) Specific genes are activated.

B) A second messenger molecule is produced.

C) A ligand binds to a receptor.

D) Specific proteins are synthesized.

Vaccines are weakened forms of disease causing microorganisms, which are given to patients to prevent disease. after the vaccine is administered, the immune system responds by creating a(n) to recognize the a.) antibody, antibiotic b.) antigen, antibody c.)antibiotic, antibody d.)antibody, antigen

Jason, a dog breeder, decides to mate a poodle with a golden labrador retriever. he wants to get puppies with the curly hair of the poodle and the color of the labrador. what concept is shown in this example? question 6 options: artificial selection adaptation evolution natural selection

Ascientist wanted to formulate a pill to attack a specific type of bacteria that infects the throat. which biological component would be best to use as a model for the pill's function? bacteriocytes phagocytes complement antibodies