The overall process by which information carried by extracellular messenger molecules is translated into changes that occur inside the cell is called signal ___________.
A)digestion
B)destruction
C)interaction
D)transduction
E)induction

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The best choice is D, transduction, because it accurately describes the process of converting a signal or message from outside the cell into a series of intracellular events that ultimately bring about a response or change within the cell. Choices A, B, C, and E are not as accurate or specific to this process.

The Overall Process by Which Information Carried by Extracellular Messenger