Which Term Refers to a Legally Recognized Person Who Shares

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a legally recognized person who shares many of the rights of a human individual as well as the ability to act as a legal entity by entering into contracts or owning property?

• A) oligopoly
• B) vassal
• C) service sector
• D) corporation

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Definitions:

Receptor Molecules

Proteins on the surface of cells or within cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response.

Target Cells

Cells that are specifically affected by hormones or other biochemical signals.

Water-soluble Hormones

Hormones that are soluble in water, allowing them to easily circulate in the blood and bind to cell surface receptors, triggering a response.

Free Hormones

Hormones that are not bound to carrier proteins in the blood, making them biologically active and able to interact with target cells.