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9. Explain how a small amount of growth factor can mediate an amplified signal inside the cytoplasm of the cell and lead to the activation of transcription factors in the nucleus

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter16: Regulation Of Gene Expression

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