When considering hormone-receptor interactions, the dissociation constant (Kd) is related to the affinity with which the hormone binds to its receptor. In general, a low numerical value of Kd indicates __________ affinity of hormone-receptor interaction.

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When considering hormone-receptor interactions, the dissociation constant (K_d) is related to the affinity with which the hormone binds to its receptor. In general, a low numerical value of K_d indicates __________ affinity of hormone-receptor interaction.

	(A) low
	(B) high

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Posted: Monday, February 22, 2016
Last updated: Sunday, February 21, 2016