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In which type of signaling, the cell that expresses messenger molecules also produces receptors?(a) autocrine(b) heterocrine(c) paracrine(d) endocrineThe question was posed to me in an online quiz.Question is taken from Cell Signaling Systems topic in chapter Cell Signaling and Signal Transduction of Cell Biology

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Correct OPTION is (a) autocrine

Explanation: In autocrine signaling, the cells that EXPRESS MESSENGER molecules also synthesize surface receptors. Surface receptors can respond to the messengers synthesized by the cell itself.



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