Amplification during a second-messenger cascade is beneficial because amplification
A)takes small molecules and makes polymers out of them.
B)results in the production of more of the first messenger.
C)allows a cell to respond to more different hormones.
D)allows small amounts of hormones to produce large responses in target cells.

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Amplification during a second-messenger cascade allows small amounts of hormones to produce large responses in target cells, which is beneficial for the efficient communication between cells.

Amplification During a Second-Messenger Cascade Is Beneficial Because Amplification