In Eukaryotic Cells, Glucocorticoids Regulate Gene Expression by

question 99

Multiple Choice

In eukaryotic cells, glucocorticoids regulate gene expression by

• A) binding to and activating a previously synthesized but inactive enzyme.
• B) binding first to a specific steroid receptor which then binds to an inactive enzyme and causes activation.
• C) binding to the sigma subunit of RNA polymerase and stimulating transcription.
• D) binding first to a specific steroid receptor which then binds to a specific hormonal control site on the DNA and activates transcription.
• E) binding first to a specific steroid receptor which then binds to the nuclear matrix and blocks mRNA degradation.

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