Once bound to a hormone, this receptor becomes active and catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group to itself or intracellular proteins.

A. G-protein coupled receptor
B. enzyme-linked receptor
C. ligand-gated ion channel receptor
D. mechanoreceptor
E. thermoreceptor


B. enzyme-linked receptor

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The production of natural carbon dioxide by yeasts after a wine is bottled results in ________.

A. sweet wine B. brandy C. champagne D. dry wine

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__________ are thickened underground stolons used

for nutrient storage. a. Stolons b. Rhizomes c. Bulbs d. Corms e. Tubers

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Which of the following is true about the chemical bonds found in proteins and nucleic acids?

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