What Is an Example of a Molecule That Can Act

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a molecule that can act as both a neurotransmitter and a hormone?

• A)estrogen
• B)progesterone
• C)thyroxine
• D)norepinephrine
• E)insulin

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Definitions:

Functional Groups

Distinct clusters of atoms in molecules that dictate the unique chemical behaviors of those molecules.

Leucine Zipper Proteins

are a type of transcription factor protein characterized by a leucine zipper structure that facilitates DNA binding.

Chromatin Structure

The organization of DNA and associated proteins in the nucleus, influencing gene expression.

Enhancers

Regulatory DNA sequences that can increase the transcription of genes, often located far from the gene they regulate.