An Equilibrium Exists Between a Hormone That Is Bound to a Carrier

question 112

Multiple Choice

An equilibrium exists between a hormone that is bound to a carrier protein and a free hormone such that, as the amount of free hormone increases,

• A)more bound hormone will be released from its carrier proteins.
• B)more hormone must be synthesized to directly replace the free hormones.
• C)cells will be stimulated to secrete more free hormone.
• D)the amount of bound hormone will not change.
• E)more free hormone will become bound to carrier proteins.

---

Definitions:

Syndiotactic Stereochemistry

A type of polymer stereochemistry where the substituents on the polymer chain alternate sides in a regular fashion.

Poly(vinyl Chloride)

A widely used synthetic plastic polymer, known by its abbreviation PVC, characterized by its strength, durability, and versatility in applications from piping to clothing.

Chain-growth Polymerization

A polymerization mechanism where monomers add to a reactive site on a growing polymer chain one at a time, leading to long polymer chains.

Maleic Anhydride

An organic compound that is the cyclic anhydride of maleic acid, used industrially in the production of polymers, resins, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.