Chapter 7 - Cell Communication and Multicelluarity - 7.2 - Receptors Bind Signals to Initiate a Cellular Response - 7.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 137: 2

The dissociation constant K is a measure of the affinity of the receptor for its ligand. The K value and the binding ability are inversely related. Receptors with low K values can bind to specific ligands when the ligand concentration is low.

The dissociation constant K is a measure of the affinity of the receptor for its ligand. The K value and the binding ability are inversely related. Receptors with low K values can bind to specific ligands when the ligand concentration is low.