If a drug prevents phosphorylation in olfactory sensory neurons, which consequence follows?

💡 Explanation

Phosphorylation is critical in signal transduction cascades because it activates kinases, leading to signal amplification. Thus, blocking phosphorylation will inhibit the amplification of the olfactory signal rather than enhancing receptor expression. Therefore, the correct answer is C rather than A, B or D which relate to other cellular processes.

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