Arrange the following events in proper sequence:(1) The activating hormone interacts with a membrane-bound receptor.(2) Cyclic AMP causes the cell to carry out a function characteristic for that specific hormone.(3) Adenylyl cyclase catalyzes the transformation of ATP to cyclic AMP.(4) Adenylyl cyclase is activated.

A. 1, 4, 3, 2
B. 1, 3, 4, 2
C. 1, 3, 2, 4
D. 3, 4, 2, 1
E. 1, 2, 3, 4


Answer: A

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