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Enzyems are highly selective catalysts.

Receptors are not very highly selective catalysts.

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When a receptor protein in a cell membrane acts as a enzyme the receptor protein does what?

When a receptor protein in a cell membrane acts as an enzyme, it catalyzes specific chemical reactions within the cell. This allows the receptor to trigger or modulate various signaling pathways in response to specific ligand binding, leading to cellular responses like gene expression changes, cell proliferation, or metabolism regulation.


What is the difference between a ligand and a receptor protein?

A ligand is a molecule that binds to a receptor protein, while a receptor protein is a protein that recognizes and binds to specific ligands, triggering a biological response. Simply put, a ligand is like a key that fits into a receptor protein like a lock, initiating a signaling cascade in the cell.


What is the difference between a noncompetitive inhibitor and an allosteric inhibitor in enzyme regulation?

A noncompetitive inhibitor binds to an enzyme at a site other than the active site, while an allosteric inhibitor binds to a different site on the enzyme, causing a change in the enzyme's shape and reducing its activity.


What is the difference between an allosteric inhibitor and a noncompetitive inhibitor in terms of their mechanisms of action on enzyme activity?

An allosteric inhibitor binds to a site on the enzyme that is different from the active site, causing a change in the enzyme's shape and reducing its activity. A noncompetitive inhibitor binds to either the enzyme or the enzyme-substrate complex, also reducing enzyme activity but without directly competing with the substrate for the active site.


The difference between pinocytosis and receptor-mediated endocytosis is that?

pinocytosis is a non-specific process where the cell engulfs extracellular fluid and particles, while receptor-mediated endocytosis is a selective process that relies on specific receptors binding to ligands for internalization. Receptor-mediated endocytosis is more efficient and targeted compared to pinocytosis.

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When a receptor protein in a cell membrane acts as a enzyme the receptor protein does what?

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Whart is the difference between co factors and co enzymes?

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What is the difference between a ligand and a receptor protein?

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What is the difference between a stimulus impulse receptor and effector?

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Is Metoprolal an ace inhibitor?

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What difference between renin and rennin?

Rennin : It is an enzyme (protein) secreted by kidneys to regulate the blood pressure. It's a digestive enzyme in gastric juice. Renin :It is a hormone.


What is the similarities between enzyme and hormone?

Both enzymes and receptors have specific sites for the substrates to bind. The receptor causes a response beyond the cell membrane and the enzyme facilitates a chemical change in the substrate. Enzymes can be membrane bound or free floating. Receptors are usually membrane proteins