which of these is a funtion of a second messenger? 1. binding to a membrane bound channel causing the channel to change its structure and allowing ion flow yheough the membrane 2. initiating a reaxtion that incorporates intracrllukat protein molecules into the cell membrane 3. binding to a site on the cells dna to initiate or stop the production of specific proteins 4. all of the above
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Step 1: Identify what a second messenger does: it propagates and amplifies signals inside the cell, often by binding to and modulating intracellular targets such as ion channels or enzymes. Show more…
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