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Cellular Instruction

Meaning

Cellular instruction refers to the specific molecular signals and directives that dictate the behavior, function, and fate of individual cells within an organism. These instructions, conveyed by molecules such as hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors, and cytokines, bind to specialized receptors on or within the cell, initiating a cascade of internal events that govern processes like metabolism, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis.