A G protein is

A. a molecule that binds a guanine nucleotide and helps transduce a signal inside a target cell.
B. a type of water-soluble hormone.
C. a second messenger activated by a steroid hormone.
D. an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of ATP into cyclic AMP.
E. a receptor for a water-soluble hormone that causes arachidonic acid to be extracted from a phospholipid.


Answer: A

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