What is a common mechanism for terminating signaling from many cell-surface receptors after ligand binding?
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Correct answer: Endocytosis of the ligand–receptor complex, then ligand breakdown or recycling
Receptor internalization (endocytosis) removes ligand–receptor complexes from the cell surface; ligand is degraded and receptor may be recycled or degraded, terminating the signal.
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