Tamoxifen Has Some Key Similarities to Estradiol

question 14

Multiple Choice

Tamoxifen has some key similarities to estradiol.Which of the following statements describes one of the similarities?

• A) Tamoxifen has the same structure as estradiol.
• B) Tamoxifen has the same number of atoms as estradiol.
• C) Tamoxifen performs the same function in the cell as estradiol.
• D) Tamoxifen binds to the same receptor as estradiol.
• E) Tamoxifen deforms the shape of the estrogen receptor in the same way as estradiol.

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Definitions:

Common Sense

Practical judgment concerning everyday matters or a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge in a manner that is shared by (common to) nearly all people.

Randomly Assign

A method in research where participants are allocated to different groups or conditions in a completely unpredictable manner to ensure objectivity.

Between-Subjects Design

Participants are exposed to only one level of the independent variable

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.