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Which of the following statements is true for the alpha-subunit of the postsynaptic membrane.

It is a unit of the G-protein;
It attaches to the ion channel and induces it to open.;
It activates an enzyme used to synthesize second messenger molecules.;
It synthesizes a second messenger molecule;
Alternatives a, b, and c are correct.;

INCORRECT - The second messenger molecules are synthesized via the help of G-protein activated enzymes.

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