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-Proteins that bind molecules and elicit a cellular response are called _____.
A) receptors
B) phosphoinositide
C) rhodopsin
D) calmodulin
E) insulin
F) hypothalamus
G) cortisol
H) adrenal cortex
I) cyclic AMP
J) RasGAP
K) islets of Langerhans
L) adenylate cyclase (AC)
M) receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK)

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-Proteins that bind molecules and elicit a cellular response are called _____.
A) receptors
B) phosphoinositide
C) rhodopsin
D) calmodulin 
E) insulin
F) hypothalamus
G) cortisol
H) adrenal cortex
I) cyclic AMP
J) RasGAP
K) islets of Langerhans
L) adenylate cyclase (AC)
M) receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Receptors are proteins that bind molecules and elicit a cellular response.

Answer: D
 Calmodulin is a protein that binds calcium ions and regulates the activity of many enzymes.

Answer: E
 Insulin is a protein hormone that binds to specific receptors on cells and regulates glucose uptake and metabolism.

Answer: M
 Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are a family of proteins that play a key role in cell signaling and are involved in many cellular processes, including cell growth and division.

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