Which Characteristic Sets Insulin and Glucagon Apart from Steroid Hormones

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic sets insulin and glucagon apart from steroid hormones?

• A) They are lipid-soluble.
• B) They alter gene expression.
• C) They bind to a receptor inside the cell's cytoplasm or nucleus.
• D) They bind to a receptor on the surface of the cell.
• E) They are not water-soluble.

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