Receptors Bind to Their Ligands Noncovalently, According to Chemistry's Law

question 196

Multiple Choice

Receptors bind to their ligands noncovalently, according to chemistry's law of mass action.This means that

• A) the specificity of binding depends on the mass of the receptor.
• B) a bound ligand cannot dissociate from its receptor.
• C) the mass of the ligand determines its binding characteristics.
• D) binding is reversible.
• E) a bound ligand is released through enzymatic action.

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