Why Do the Functions of Many Receptor Kinases Depend on the Fluid

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why do the functions of many receptor kinases depend on the fluid nature of the plasma membrane?

• A)The generation of cAMP requires a fluid membrane.
• B)Binding of ligand to the receptor requires a fluid membrane.
• C)The receptor monomers must move together and dimerize to be activated.
• D)Phosphorylation requires a fluid membrane.

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