Sometimes a Transcription Factor Within the Cytoplasm Can Act as an Intracellular

question 110

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a transcription factor within the cytoplasm can act as an intracellular receptor for a ligand.When activated, such transcription factors can alter gene expression by

• A) preventing chaperone proteins from entering the nucleus.
• B) changing shape after binding their ligands and entering the nucleus.
• C) attaching ligands to their extracellular binding sites.
• D) activating effector proteins.
• E) binding to the nuclear membrane.

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