Proteins located in neuron membranes that can be bound to and activated by neurotransmitters are called:
A) receptors.
B) vesicles.
C) membrane transporters.
D) enzymes.

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Proteins located in neuron membranes that can be bound to and activated by neurotransmitters are called receptors. Option B, vesicles, are membrane-bound organelles that store and transport various substances like neurotransmitters. Option C, membrane transporters, are proteins that transport chemicals across cell membranes. Option D, enzymes, are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions.

Proteins Located in Neuron Membranes That Can Be Bound to and Activated