Which Option Best Defines the Term Affinity

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which option best defines the term affinity?

• A)The ability of a drug to initiate a biological effect upon binding to receptors
• B)The quantity of a drug relative to the number of its receptors
• C)The minimum effective dose of a drug
• D)The strength of binding between a drug and its receptor

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Definitions:

Hunger

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Diet Restrictions

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