Question 8

(Multiple Choice)

Many G protein-coupled receptors contain seven transmembrane α-helical domains. If the amino terminus of such a protein is located on the extracellular side of the membrane, where would a coupled G protein most likely interact with this receptor?


A) at the amino end
B) at the carboxyl end
C) along the exterior margin
D) at the loop between helix 5 and helix 6

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