Identify a difference between free drug molecules and drug molecules that are bound to plasma proteins.
A. Only unbound or free drug molecules can exert a pharmacological effect.
B. Free drug molecules exert a lower level of pharmacological effect than drug molecules that are bound to plasma.
C. Only the drug molecules that are bound to plasma can exert a pharmacological effect.
D. None of the above statements are correct.
Answer: A
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