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

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Signal transduction is the process by which information carried by extracellular messenger molecules is translated into changes that occur inside the cell. Signal digestion and destruction are not accurate terms for this process, while signal interaction and induction are too vague and not specific enough.

The Overall Process by Which Information Carried by Extracellular Messenger