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
E)None of the choices are correct

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Amplification during a second messenger cascade allows small amounts of hormones to produce large responses in target cells. This is beneficial because it allows for a greater physiological response to a small amount of hormone signaling, making the system more efficient.

Amplification During a Second Messenger Cascade Is Beneficial Because Amplification