When the Concentration of a Ligand Is Equal to the K_D

question 3

Multiple Choice

When the concentration of a ligand is equal to the K_D,

• A)all of the ligands and receptors are bound to each other.
• B)half of the ligands are bound to receptors.
• C)all of the ligands are bound to receptors.
• D)half of the receptors are bound to ligands.
• E)all of the receptors are bound to ligands.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

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Price Change

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