Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
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ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 7.5, Problem 1R
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Features of direct communication and chemical signaling between the cells and advantage of direct communication over chemical signaling.

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To work in organized fashion cells need to communicate with each other. This communication takes place directly or with the help of chemical transmitters. The direct communication involves gap junctions. Chemical transmission involves single amino acids, such as glycine and glutamate. Chemical signaling might also involve peptides like acetylcholine, serotonin, histamine, and others.

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