In the nitric oxide signaling pathway, nitric oxide activates an enzyme that can convert many molecules of GTP into molecules of cGMP. cGMP is a small molecule that can diffuse through the cytoplasm and bind to an enzyme called protein kinase G (PKG). Binding of cGMP to PKG leads to a change in the confirmation of PKG that leads to its activation. What type of signaling molecule is cGMP?

A. Adapter protein
B. Enzyme
C. Second messenger
D. Scaffold


Answer: C

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