Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes How Hormones Can

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes how hormones can affect a cell, as illustrated in this figure?

• A)Hormones often trigger the shearing of DNA.
• B)Protein synthesis helps cells maintain metabolism at current levels.
• C)Intracellular receptors increase the export of important signaling molecules when they are bound with hydrophilic hormones.
• D)Hormones are effective at low concentrations.

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