Amplification During a Second-Messenger Cascade Is Beneficial Because Amplification

question 18

Multiple Choice

Amplification during a second-messenger cascade is beneficial because amplification

• A)takes small molecules and makes polymers out of them.
• B)results in the production of more of the first messenger.
• C)allows a cell to respond to more different hormones.
• D)allows small amounts of hormones to produce large responses in target cells.

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