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Which type of G protein activates adenylyl cyclase when certain ligands bind to specific GPCRs on the cell membrane?
Which type of G protein activates adenylyl cyclase when certain ligands bind to specific GPCRs on the cell membrane?
When an agonist binds to a Gs-coupled receptor, what happens to the G protein?
When an agonist binds to a Gs-coupled receptor, what happens to the G protein?
Which subunit of the Gs protein dissociates from the beta-gamma subunits when activated?
Which subunit of the Gs protein dissociates from the beta-gamma subunits when activated?
What is the main effect of the activated Gs protein on adenylyl cyclase?
What is the main effect of the activated Gs protein on adenylyl cyclase?
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Which type of G protein inhibits adenylyl cyclase when certain ligands bind to specific GPCRs on the cell membrane?
Which type of G protein inhibits adenylyl cyclase when certain ligands bind to specific GPCRs on the cell membrane?
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When an agonist binds to a Gi-coupled receptor, what happens to the G protein?
When an agonist binds to a Gi-coupled receptor, what happens to the G protein?
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Which subunits of the Gi protein work together to inhibit adenylyl cyclase?
Which subunits of the Gi protein work together to inhibit adenylyl cyclase?
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What is the main effect of the activated Gi protein on adenylyl cyclase?
What is the main effect of the activated Gi protein on adenylyl cyclase?
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Which type of G protein activates phospholipase C when certain ligands bind to specific GPCRs on the cell membrane?
Which type of G protein activates phospholipase C when certain ligands bind to specific GPCRs on the cell membrane?
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Which type of G protein is not mentioned in the provided text?
Which type of G protein is not mentioned in the provided text?
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