A Water-Soluble Hormone Binds to Its Receptor on the Plasma

question 31

Multiple Choice

A water-soluble hormone binds to its receptor on the plasma membrane. Arrange the events that follow in correct sequence.
(1) Alpha subunit-GTP complex alters cell activity
(2) GTP binds to the alpha subunit replacing GDP
(3) G-protein subunits separate from the receptor
(4) Alpha subunit separates from other two subunits
(5) G-protein subunits bind to the receptor

• A) 5, 2, 3, 4, 1
• B) 4, 2, 1, 3, 5
• C) 5, 2, 1, 4, 3
• D) 5, 4, 2, 1, 3
• E) 3, 4, 1, 2, 5

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