Which of the following makes it possible for even a small quantity of hormone to have a strong effect on its target cell?
A) Negative feedback inhibition
B) The antagonistic effect
C) Up-regulation
D) Enzyme amplification
E) Down-regulation

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Enzyme amplification is when a single hormone-binding event can trigger the activation of multiple enzymes, leading to a large amplification of the signal within the target cell. This makes it possible for even a small quantity of hormone to have a strong effect on its target cell.

Which of the Following Makes It Possible for Even a Small