Which of the Following Molecular Recognition Mechanisms Is Based Upon

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecular recognition mechanisms is based upon structural complementarity?

• A) interaction of a protein with a metabolite.
• B) the association of a strand of DNA with its complementary strand.
• C) the ability for a sperm cell to bind to an egg.
• D) the binding of a hormone to its receptor.
• E) all of the above

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