Refer to the Figure Showing an Insulin Receptor

question 166

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure showing an insulin receptor. The insulin receptor in the figure shown is considered to be which receptor type?

• A) Ion channel
• B) Protein kinase receptor
• C) G protein-coupled receptor
• D) Cytoplasmic receptor
• E) Nonpolar signal receptor

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Definitions:

Sub-Atomic Particle

Particles smaller than atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Atoms Produce Light

The phenomenon where atoms emit light when electrons jump from higher to lower energy levels, releasing photons.

Continuous Spectrum

A seamless spectrum of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) in which every wavelength within a certain range is represented.

Energy Level

The specific amount of energy an electron can have when occupying a certain orbital in an atom.