Sometimes an Enzyme Is Activated by a Receptor and Brings

question 50

Multiple Choice

Sometimes an enzyme is activated by a receptor and brings about the cellular response by generating a second messenger.Such an enzyme is called a(n) __________.

• A)activator
• B)effector
• C)affector
• D)refractor
• E)generator

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Definitions:

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, influencing traits and susceptibility to certain diseases.

Reaction Range

The range of potential outcomes for a trait based on genetic predisposition and environmental influences.

Identical Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two, leading them to share the same genetics.

Orphanage

A residential institution devoted to the care of orphans—children whose parents are deceased or otherwise unable or unwilling to take care of them.