Match the second messenger on the left with the properties on the right.

A) activates protein kinase C
B) opens sensory-associated ion channels
C) can bind calmodulin
D) glucose mobilization
E) opens calcium channels

1) cAMP
2) IP3
3) DAG
4) calcium
5) cGMP


1 D) glucose mobilization
2 E) opens calcium channels
3 A) activates protein kinase C
4 C) can bind calmodulin
5 B) opens sensory-associated ion channels

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