The Affinity of a Receptor for Its Ligand Is a Measure

question 119

Multiple Choice

The affinity of a receptor for its ligand is a measure of the

• A)strength of binding between ligand and receptor.
• B)response produced in the target cell when the ligand binds to the receptor.
• C)number of binding sites available for the ligand.
• D)percent of receptors on a specific target cell with bound ligand.
• E)ability of the ligand to permeate the plasma membrane and reach its receptor.

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