Why Must Some Hormones Bind to a Membrane Receptor on a Target

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why must some hormones bind to a membrane receptor on a target cell's surface in order to activate it?

• A)for activation by ATP
• B)to stimulate endocytosis to internalize the hormone
• C)because they are not water- soluble
• D)because they cannot cross cell membranes

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