The Number of Bound Receptors on a Target Cell Depends

question 11

Multiple Choice

The number of bound receptors on a target cell depends on what two things?

• A) the concentration of the messenger and the distance it has to travel
• B) the type and concentration of receptors
• C) the concentration of the messenger and signal transduction
• D) the secretory cell and target cell
• E) the concentration of the messenger and the concentration of receptors on the target cell

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