Which of the following is an example of a disease that is caused by altered G-protein activity?
A) whooping cough
B) cholera
C) bubonic plague
D) whooping cough and cholera
E) whooping cough and bubonic plague

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Whooping cough and cholera are examples of diseases caused by altered G-protein activity. In whooping cough, the pertussis toxin modifies the G-protein, affecting signaling pathways. In cholera, the cholera toxin modifies a G-protein, leading to excessive ion and water loss.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Disease