The overall process in 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 overall process of converting extracellular signals (handled by messenger molecules) into intracellular responses. This process involves a series of biochemical events that ultimately lead to a cellular response, such as gene activation or alteration in protein activity. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate choice. Option A (signal digestion) and B (signal destruction) are not related to this process, while option C (signal interaction) and E (signal induction) are too broad and do not fully describe the process of signal transduction.

The Overall Process in Which Information Carried by Extracellular Messenger