Which statement about ligands is false?
A) An antagonist binds to a receptor protein in place of its ligand.
B) Drugs can function as ligands.
C) Ligands and receptors bind irreversibly, according to the law of mass action.
D) An inhibitor binds to a receptor protein in place of its ligand.
E) Antagonists acting as ligands can be natural or artificial.

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Ligands and receptors do not bind irreversibly, according to the law of mass action. The interaction between ligands and receptors is dynamic and can be influenced by factors such as concentration, affinity, and kinetics. In addition, ligands and receptors can dissociate from each other, allowing the receptor to bind to other ligands.

Which Statement About Ligands Is False