In Signal Transduction What Is an Effector Enzyme

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Multiple Choice

In signal transduction what is an effector enzyme?

• A)An integral membrane protein that changes conformation upon binding of a ligand to a cell surface receptor.
• B)A small molecule that diffuses within a cell and carries a signal to its ultimate destination.
• C)A protein bound on the interior of a cell membrane that generates a second messenger.
• D)Protein bound on the exterior surface of a cell and is the receptor site for a ligand.

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