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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Chemistry in Everyday Life

Question:

Which of the following is incorrect regarding receptors?

Options:

They have constant shape

They are proteins

The shape of receptors binding site changes to fit the messenger

They are present in the cell membrane

Correct Answer:

They have constant shape

Explanation:

Receptors are proteins that are embedded in the cell membrane with the binding site protruding outwards. They change the shape of the binding site to accommodate the incoming messenger and facilitate communication.