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Explain why two different ligands can produce the same cellular response

Explain why two different ligands can produce the same cellular response
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Explain why two different ligands can produce the same cellular response

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The same ligand can bind to different receptors causing different responses (e.g.. acetylcholine). On the other hand, different ligands binding to different receptors can produce the same cellular response (e.g. glucagon, epinephrine).
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