RECEPTOR
Receptor
In biochemistry, a receptor is a molecule usually found on the surface of a cell, that receives chemical signals from outside the cell. When such external substances bind to a receptor, they direct the cell to do something, such as divide, die, or allow specific substances to enter or exit the cell.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Receptor (biochemistry)
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receptor
Noun
- A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.
- Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
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