An index of the binding affinity of a hormone for its receptor can be obtained by examining the
Correct Answer: Slope of a Scatchard plot
Description: Scatchard plots of hormone-receptor binding data give information regarding the number of receptors and the affinity of the hormone for its receptor. The x-intercept provides data regarding total receptor number, and the slope is equal to the negative of the association constant (-Ka).
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