If a Biochemist Discovers a New Molecule,which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

If a biochemist discovers a new molecule,which of the following pieces of data would allow her to draw the conclusion that the molecule is a steroid hormone?

• A)The molecule is lipid soluble.
• B)The molecule is derived from a series of steps beginning with cholesterol.
• C)The molecule acts at a target tissue some distance from where it is produced.
• D)The molecule uses a carrier protein when in an aqueous solution such as blood.
• E)All of the above would indicate this molecule is a steroid hormone.

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