Amplification of a second-messenger cascade can take place at which level of a signal cascade?
A. One activated G protein can activate numerous effector enzymes.
B. One activated receptor can activate numerous G proteins.
C. One activated protein kinase can allosterically modulate numerous proteins.
D. One active effector enzyme can catalyze numerous reactions.
E. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: E
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