K_a, the Association Constant, Is a Measure of Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

K_a, the association constant, is a measure of which of the following?

• A)The concentration of unbound ligand
• B)The concentration of unbound receptor
• C)The affinity of receptor for ligand
• D)The size of the receptor relative to the ligand
• E)The number of ligands for each receptor

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Definitions:

Salt and Water Balance

The regulation of the amount of salt and water in the body, crucial for maintaining homeostasis and proper cell function.

Protein Synthesis

The biological process by which cells build specific proteins based on the genetic instructions encoded in DNA and mediated by mRNA and ribosomes.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds containing amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, serving as the building blocks of proteins.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate several endocrine functions.