Which of the Following Statements Is False with Regard to G-Protein

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false with regard to G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) ?

• A)GPCRs can interact with specific receptor interacting proteins to modify ligand affinity.
• B)Adenylate cyclase is activated.
• C)Phosphodiesterase creates v cAMP molecules in response to moderate cAMP levels.
• D)Protein Kinase A is activated by cAMP.
• E)cAMP signals for its own degradation indirectly.

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