The Dissociation Constant, K_D, Is

question 218

Multiple Choice

The dissociation constant, K_D, is

• A) the rate at which a ligand binds its receptors.
• B) the rate at which a ligand unbinds from its receptors.
• C) a measure of the affinity of the receptor for its ligand.
• D) lower when receptor-ligand binding requires high ligand concentrations.
• E) a measure of the ligand concentration.

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Definitions:

Marginal Productivity

The additional output that is produced by employing one more unit of a factor of production, holding all other factors constant.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of a factor of production.

Market Wage Rate

The prevailing rate of compensation offered for labor in a specific market or industry, determined by supply and demand.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated from employing one more unit of a resource or input, used in decision-making about resource allocation.