Amplification During a Second Messenger Cascade Is Beneficial Because Amplification

question 17

Multiple Choice

Amplification during a second messenger cascade is beneficial because amplification

• A)Takes small molecules and makes polymers out of them
• B)Results in the production of more of the first messenger
• C)Allows a cell to respond to more different hormones
• D)Allows small amounts of hormones to produce large responses in target cells
• E)None of the choices are correct

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