Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Molecules Used for cell signaling | AIIMS MCQs for PG Entrance

Which one of the following molecules is used for cell signaling? A. CO2 
B. 02 
C. NO 
D. N2

Ans: C. NO
Cyclic GMP is a second messenger; it is formed from the action of guanylyl cyclase on GTP. The soluble form of guanylyl cyclase binds nitric oxide NO, and cyclic GMP mediates the actions of this ubiquitous signaling molecule with potent vasodilator effects