For Each of the Following Sentences, Select the Best Word

question 35

Essay

For each of the following sentences, select the best word or phrase from the list below to fill in the blanks.Not all words or phrases will be used; each word or phrase should be used only once.
$\begin{array}{lll}\text { adenylyl cyclase } & \text { cholera toxin } & \text { GTPase } \\\text { AMP } & \text { diacylglycerol } & \text { phosphodiesterase } \\\text { ATP } & \text { five } & \text { seven } \\\text { ATPase } & \text { four } & \text { three } \\\mathrm{Ca}^{2+} & \text { GDP } & \text { twelve } \\\text { cAMP } & \text { GTP } & \text { two }\end{array}$

G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) all have a similar structure with __________ transmembrane domains.When a GPCR binds an extracellular signal, an intracellular G protein, composed of __________ subunits, becomes activated.__________ of the G-protein subunits are tethered to the plasma membrane by short lipid tails.When unstimulated, the α subunit is bound to __________ which is exchanged for __________ on stimulation.The __________ activity of the α subunit is important for inactivating the G protein.__________ inhibits this activity of the α subunit, thereby keeping the subunit in an active state.

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Expenses that remain constant regardless of production or sales volume, including items like lease payments, employee wages, and insurance costs.

Financial Advantage

The benefit gained from making economic decisions that result in increased wealth or financial health.

Average Cost

A method of cost valuation that calculates the cost of goods sold and inventory based on the average cost of all similar items in inventory.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that do not vary with the level of production, such as rent, salaries, and equipment depreciation, associated specifically with manufacturing.