The Binding of a Ligand to a G Protein--Coupled Receptor

question 4

Multiple Choice

The binding of a ligand to a G protein--coupled receptor will result in activation of adenylyl cyclase, which in turn will initiate which of the following pathways?

• A) Ca²⁺ -calmodulin
• B) cAMP
• C) cGMP
• D) MAP kinase
• E) Phospholipase C-Ca²⁺

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