Introduction to Signal Transduction

AP Biology· difficulty 2/5

Hydrophilic signal molecules typically bind to

  • A

    Ribosomal binding subunits

  • B

    Cell-surface (membrane) receptors

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  • C

    Intracellular nuclear receptors

  • D

    Mitochondrial inner membrane

Explanation

Hydrophilic ligands cannot cross the membrane and bind receptors on the outside. Hydrophobic ligands (e.g., steroids) cross the membrane and bind intracellular receptors.

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