What Is the Role of the Second Messenger

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the second messenger?

• A) to set in motion the enzyme cascade
• B) convey information between two individuals of the same species
• C) binds to the cell surface
• D) to activate the third messenger
• E) None of the answer choices are functions of the second messenger.

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