When Cyclic AMP Is a Second Messenger

question 72

Multiple Choice

When cyclic AMP is a second messenger

• A) cyclic AMP inhibits a protein kinase
• B) the binding of hormone produces the desired effect in the cell by stimulating the production of cyclic AMP
• C) the G protein plays no role
• D) a target enzyme is phosphorylated with cyclic AMP as the source of the phosphate group

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