When receptors coupled to phospholipase C are activated, calcium levels in the cytosol increase when ______
A. diacylglycerol binds to ligand-gated channels on the endoplasmic reticulum, releasing calcium.
B. IP3 binds to ligand-gated channels on the plasma membrane, releasing calcium.
C. diacylglycerol binds to ligand-gated channels on the plasma membrane, releasing calcium.
D. IP3 binds to ligand-gated channels on the endoplasmic reticulum, releasing calcium.
E. phospholipase C phosphorylates the receptor leading to calcium production.
D. IP3 binds to ligand-gated channels on the endoplasmic reticulum, releasing calcium.
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