The conformational change in opsin, triggered by the absorption of light by retinal, activates a G protein. What do G proteins do in the cell?
A) G proteins contribute to signal pathways.
B) G proteins influence the activity of other proteins and enzymes in a cell.
C) G proteins can trigger the synthesis of second messengers.
D) All these choices are correct.
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