A Researcher Is Using a Small Molecule as an Inhibitor

question 75

Multiple Choice

A researcher is using a small molecule as an inhibitor to manipulate a signaling pathway. This inhibitor prevents phosphorylation and MOST likely targets a:

• A)G protein-coupled receptor.
• B)G protein.
• C)receptor kinase.
• D)ligand-gated ion channel.
• E)phosphatase.

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