Protein Binding of Drugs

Protein binding of drugs occurs when a drug is metabolized or excreted.

Protein binding of drugs occurs when a drug binds to DNA.

Protein binding of drugs occurs when a drug binds to blood cells.

Protein binding of drugs occurs when a drug irreversibly binds to a receptor protein. (correct)

A ligand is a drug that is metabolized or excreted.

A ligand is a molecule or atom that irreversibly binds to a receptor protein. (correct)

A ligand is a drug that binds to blood cells.

A ligand is a protein responsible for drug-protein interactions.

Protein/tissue binding of drugs is irrelevant to drug action.

Protein/tissue binding of drugs enhances drug metabolism and excretion.

Protein/tissue binding of drugs increases drug toxicity.

Protein/tissue binding of drugs prevents drug metabolism and excretion. (correct)

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