Because most receptors are membrane proteins, which of the following is usually true?

A) They lead to changes in intracellular ion concentration.
B) They open and close in response to protein signals.
C) They are only attached to one membrane surface: exterior or interior.
D) They preferentially bind with lipid or glycolipid signal molecules.
E) They change their conformation after binding with signal polypeptides.


Ans: E) They change their conformation after binding with signal polypeptides.

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