GTPase activity is involved in the regulation of signal transduction because it
A) increases the available concentration of phosphate.
B) decreases the amount of G protein in the membrane.
C) hydrolyzes GTP binding to G protein.
D) converts cGMP to GTP.
E) phosphorylates protein kinases.
Ans: C) hydrolyzes GTP binding to G protein.
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