Multiple Choice
Which of the following occurs when insulin molecules bind to their receptors on target cells?
A) increased mRNA synthesis in the target cells
B) minimal uptake of glucose by target cells
C) phosphorylation of proteins in the plasma membrane in the target cells
D) increased numbers of active transport molecules for glucose
E) phosphorylation of proteins in the plasma membrane in the target cells and increased numbers of active transport molecules for glucose
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