The G-protein-coupled receptors are a diverse family with this common feature

A) They are activated when a kinase molecule phosphorylates them.
B) They are activated when GTP is released from the G-protein.
C) They are activated when GTP binds to the G-protein.
D) They are activated when the ?-subunit binds to the ? and ? subunits.


Answer: C

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