Ligands that mimic the natural biological response when they bind to a receptor are known as
A) antagonists
B) allosteric modulators
C) agonists
D) agglutinins

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Ligands that mimic the natural biological response when they bind to a receptor are known as agonists. Antagonists bind to a receptor but do not activate it, while allosteric modulators bind to a site other than the receptor's active site and can enhance or inhibit its activity. Agglutinins are antibodies that cause cells to clump together.

Ligands That Mimic the Natural Biological Response When They Bind