The Conformational Change in Opsin, Triggered by the Absorption of Light

question 26

Multiple Choice

The conformational change in opsin, triggered by the absorption of light by retinal, activates a G protein. What do G proteins do in the cell?

• A)G proteins contribute to signal pathways.
• B)G proteins influence the activity of other proteins and enzymes in a cell.
• C)G proteins can trigger the synthesis of second messengers.
• D)All these choices are correct.

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