Hormones Derived from Amino Acids Can Cause Different Effects in Different

question 11

Multiple Choice

Hormones derived from amino acids can cause different effects in different cells depending on the type of cell and ______.

• A) its signal transduction pathway
• B) the particular organelle that is targeted
• C) the binding of the hormone to either DNA or RNA
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Identical Twins

Genetically identical siblings conceived from a single fertilized egg that splits into two.

23rd Pair

Refers to the pair of chromosomes in humans that determines the biological sex of an individual; XX for female and XY for male.

Chromosomal Contribution

The genetic material that is passed from parents to offspring through reproduction, influencing the traits and characteristics of the offspring.

Gene Variation

Refers to the differences in the sequences of DNA among individuals, which contribute to the biological diversity seen within species.