A genetic mutation has altered a signaling molecule found embedded within cell membranes. This signaling molecule is most likely a

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Signaling molecules found embedded within cell membranes are typically proteins, such as receptors and ion channels. A genetic mutation that alters the structure of a protein can affect its function and disrupt cellular signaling processes. Carbohydrates and fats are not typically embedded in cell membranes and do not serve as signaling molecules, while dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate that is not involved in signaling within cells.

A Genetic Mutation Has Altered a Signaling Molecule Found Embedded