The reversibility of ligand‒receptor binding
A) ensures that the ligands are not metabolized.
B) maintains the specificity of the receptor.
C) prevents the receptor from being continuously stimulated.
D) initiates a cellular response.
E) controls the number of ligand‒receptor interactions.

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Reversibility of ligand-receptor binding allows the receptor to return to its inactive state, preventing continuous stimulation and allowing the receptor to respond to new signals.

The Reversibility of Ligand‒receptor Binding