A receptor protein in the plasma membrane will not bind to just any chemical in the extracellular fluid,but only to certain ones.This property is called _________.
A) selectivity
B) specificity
C) efficacy
D) saturation
E) fidelity

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Specificity refers to the property of a receptor protein to only bind to certain chemicals in the extracellular fluid. Selectivity refers to the ability of a receptor protein to distinguish between different chemicals that may be similar in structure, while efficacy refers to the ability of a bound chemical to elicit a cellular response. Saturation refers to the point at which all available receptor proteins are bound by a chemical, and fidelity refers to the accuracy or precision of a biological process. Therefore, specificity is the most appropriate choice for the given property.

A Receptor Protein in the Plasma Membrane Will Not Bind