BPK 105 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate, Lipid Bilayer, Cell Membrane

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27 Apr 2018

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Simon Fraser University

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BPK 105

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Ryan Dill

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Module 6 - Objectives - Part 3

● Describe the process by which membrane bound receptors rapidly activate an

intracellular response though G-proteins and signal amplification.

Membrane-Bound Receptors and Signal Amplification

- Membrane-bound receptors have peptide chains that are anchored in the

phospholipid bilayer of the plasma membrane.

- Membrane-bound receptors activate responses in two ways: (1) Some receptors alter

the activity of G proteins at the inner surface of the plasma membrane; (2) other

receptors directly alter the activity of intracellular enzymes.

- These intracellular pathways elicit specific responses in cells, including the production of

second messengers.

- A second messenger is a chemical produced inside a cell once a hormone or another

chemical messenger binds to certain membrane- bound receptors.

- The second messenger then activates specific cellular processes inside the cell in

response to the hormone.

- In some cases, this coordinated set of events is referred to as a second- messenger

system. Ex. cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) (the second messenger) is a

common second messenger produced when a ligand binds to its receptor. Rather than

the ligand (the first messenger) entering the cell to activate a cellular process, cAMP (the

second messenger) stimulates the cellular process.

- This mechanism is usually employed by water-soluble hormones that are unable to cross

the target cell’s membrane. It has also been demonstrated that some lipid-soluble

hormones activate second messenger systems, which is consistent with actions via

membrane-bound receptors.

Membrane-Bound Receptors That Activate G Proteins

- Many membrane-bound receptors produce responses through the action of G proteins.

- G proteins consist of three subunits; from largest to smallest, they are called alpha (α),

beta (β), and gamma (γ) (figure 10.9, step 1).

- The G proteins are so named because one of the subunits binds to guanine

nucleotides. In the inactive state, a guanine diphosphate (GDP) molecule is bound to

the α subunit of each G protein. In the active state, guanine triphosphate (GTP) is bound

to the α subunit.

- After a hormone binds to the receptor on the outside of a cell, the receptor changes

shape (figure 10.9, step 2).

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Describe the process by which membrane bound receptors rapidly activate an intracellular response though g-proteins and signal amplification. Membrane-bound receptors have peptide chains that are anchored in the. These intracellular pathways elicit specific responses in cells, including the production of second messengers. A second messenger is a chemical produced inside a cell once a hormone or another chemical messenger binds to certain membrane- bound receptors. The second messenger then activates specific cellular processes inside the cell in response to the hormone. In some cases, this coordinated set of events is referred to as a second- messenger system. Ex. cyclic adenosine monophosphate (camp) (the second messenger) is a common second messenger produced when a ligand binds to its receptor. Rather than the ligand (the first messenger) entering the cell to activate a cellular process, camp (the second messenger) stimulates the cellular process. This mechanism is usually employed by water-soluble hormones that are unable to cross the target cell"s membrane.

Related Questions

QUESTION 1

Which of the following is an example of an extracellular signal molecule?

	a.	IP₃
	b.	cAMP
	c.	Insulin
	d.	Diacylglycerol

2 points

QUESTION 2

Nuclear hormone receptors _____

	a.	Bind to water soluble ligands
	b.	Activate second messengers
	c.	Regulate transcription in response to ligand binding
	d.	Are normally located on the plasma membrane

2 points

QUESTION 3

Which of the following does not occur when a receptor tyrosine kinase is bound by ligand?

	a.	Phosphorylation of the RTK
	b.	Cytoplasmic proteins bind the phosphorylated RTK
	c.	Dimerization of the RTK
	d.	The RTK binds to DNA to regulate transcription

2 points

QUESTION 4

Which of these is a logical signal-transduction pathway?

	a.	An intracellular receptor activates phospholipase C, which cleaves a membrane protein to form IP₃, which then activates the opening of an ER channel protein, which releases cyclic AMP into the cytoplasm, where it binds to an intracellular enzyme that carries out a response.
	b.	A G-protein-linked receptor activates G protein, which activates phospholipase C, which cleaves a membrane lipid to form IP₃, which binds to a calcium channel on the ER, which opens to release calcium ions into the cytoplasm, which bind to an intracellular enzyme that carries out a response.
	c.	An ion-channel receptor opens, allowing a steroid hormone to enter the cell; the steroid hormone then activates protein kinases that convert GTP to GDP, which binds to an intracellular enzyme that carries out a response.
	d.	A tyrosine-kinase receptor activates adenylyl cyclase, which activates phospholipase C, which converts ATP into cyclic AMP, which binds to an intracellular enzyme that carries out a response.

2 points

QUESTION 5

Which of the following is an example of signal amplification?

	a.	activation of an enzyme molecule
	b.	activation of a specific gene by a growth factor
	c.	Breakdown of many cAMP molecules
	d.	activation of 100 molecules by a single signal binding event

2 points

QUESTION 6

Consider a signal transduction pathway that utilizes cAMP as a second messenger to activate PKA (Protein Kinase A). Which of the following situations will result in the cellular response?

		The G protein releases GDP and binds to GTP
		The target protein (adenylyl cyclase) is inactive
		The regulatory subunits of PKA (Protein Kinase A) are bound to the catalytic subunits
		The appropriate G protein is bound to GDP

2 points

QUESTION 7

Which of the following is found in only some signal transduction pathways? [In other words, which is not found in all signal transduction pathways?]

		Receptor protein
		Extracellular signal molecule
		Intracellular signaling molecule
		Cellular response
		Effector protein

2 points

QUESTION 8

The enzyme that specifically catalyzes the conversion of ATP to cAMP is:

		Adenylyl phosphatase
		Adenylyl kinase
		Adenylyl dehydrogenase
		Adenylyl cyclase

2 points

QUESTION 9

If an animal cell suddenly lost the ability to produce GTP, what might happen to its signaling system?

		It would use ATP instead of GTP to activate and inactivate the G protein on the cytoplasmic side of the plasma membrane.
		It would not be able to activate and inactivate the G protein on the cytoplasmic side of the plasma membrane.
		It would employ a transduction pathway directly from an external messenger.
		It would be able to carry out reception and transduction but would not be able to respond to a signal.

2 points

QUESTION 10

A hormone signal is sent from the brain to other parts of the body via the bloodstream. Why do only certain cells respond to this signal?

		Hormones do not last long enough in the bloodstream to stimulate a cellular response
		Only cells that have a specific transcription factor gene will be able to respond to the signal
		Only cells in the immediate vicinity of the cell sending the signal will respond
		Only cells that have a receptor for the specific signal will be able to respond to it

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The insulin receptor is a
a. phosphatase.
b. kinase.
c. phosphodiesterase.
d. cAMP molecule.
e. G protein.

What do the following receptors all have in common: G protein-linked receptors, protein kinases, and ion channels?
Select one:
a. Conformational change once the ligand is bound
b. Ligand binding
c. Amplification of the signal
d. All of the above

Diacylglycerol
Select one:
a. activates G proteins.
b. hydrolyzes phosphatidyl inositol-bisphosphate.
c. is released from the cell as a paracrine-signaling molecule.
d. opens Ca2+ channels.
e. activates protein kinase C

Gap junctions
Select one:
a. permit metabolic cooperation among linked cells.
b. are present on few copies per cell.
c. contain membrane lined bridges.
d. are channels about 1. 5 mm in diameter.
e. allow large molecules and ions to pass rapidly between cells.

Smooth muscle cells in the airways relax while those in the blood vessels contract in response to the hormone epinephrine. What would you expect to be different in these two types of cells exposed to epinephrine?
Select one:
a. Presence of epinephrine receptors.
b. Exposure to epinephrine released by neighboring cells.
c. Activation of protein kinases.
d. Rate of metabolism.
e. Types of proteins expressed.

The second messenger IP3
Select one:
a. is released from the cell as a paracrine-signaling molecule.
b. hydrolyzes phosphatidyl inositol-bisphosphate.
c. activates protein kinase C.
d. opens Ca2+ channels.
e. activates G proteins.

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1. Hormones are chemical signals that
A.
affect adjacent cells.
B.
work in prokaryotes.
C.
are autocrine signals.
D.
travel through circulatory systems.
E.
are paracrine signals.

Answer choice C

2. A universal feature of receptors is that they
A.
undergo structural (shape) changes when the signal molecule isbound.
B.
are protein kinases.
C.
are present in the plasma membrane.
D.
are ion channel proteins.
E.
do not undergo structural (shape) changes when the signal moleculeis bound.

Answer choice A

3. Which of the following statements about receptors and enzymes istrue?
A.
Most receptors and enzymes are nucleic acids.
B.
Both receptors and enzymes may be integral membrane proteins.
C.
Receptor ligands, like enzyme substrates, are altered during signaltransduction.
D.
Both receptors and enzymes are not specific for the molecules theybind.
E.
Receptors generally have enzymatic activity, whereas enzymes donot.

Answer choice B

4. Chemical signal transduction pathways
A.
use non-specific receptors.
B.
involve binding of the signal molecule to receptors.
C.
use receptors that are located only on the plasma membrane.
D.
use receptors that change the ligands they bind.
E.
all use G proteins.

Answer C

5. Adenylyl cyclase
A.
is located such that cAMP is made outside of cells.
B.
makes cAMP from ATP with the liberation of phosphate (Pi).
C.
is inactivated by activated G proteins.
D.
makes cAMP from ATP with the liberation of pyrophosphate(PPi).
E.
is directly activated by receptors.

Answer choice D

6. Which of the following statements is true?
A.
Glycogen phosphorylase in liver cells is always active.
B.
cAMP is referred to as a âfirst messenger.â
C.
Epinephrine directly activates adenylyl cyclase.
D.
cAMP is referred to as a âsecond messenger.â
E.
Adenylyl cyclase is a protein kinase.

Answer choice C

7. Which step of the signal transduction cascade that results inglucose release during the âfight-or-flightâ response does notdirectly involve a nucleotide?
A.
Phosphorylation of glycogen phosphorylase
B.
Activation of adenylyl cyclase
C.
Epinephrine binding to its receptor
D.
Activation of a G protein
E.
Inactivation of glycogen synthase

Answer choice A

8. The phosphorylation of proteins by ATP
A.
is catalyzed by enzymes known as âprotein kinases.â
B.
always stimulates the activity of an enzyme.
C.
is catalyzed by adenylyl cyclase.
D.
is catalyzed by the epinephrine receptor.
E.
is catalyzed by G proteins.

Answer choice A

9. Suppose the concentration of epinephrine in the blood stream ofan animal drops. The cyclic AMP concentration in liver cells wouldbe expected to _______ because _______ activity would_______.
A.
increase; adenylyl cyclase; increase
B.
decrease; protein kinase; decrease
C.
decrease; phoshodiesterase; decrease
D.
increase; protein kinase; increase
E.
decrease; adenylyl cyclase; decrease

Answer choice B

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