If a steroid hormone and a polypeptide hormone exert similar effects on a population of target cells, you would expect
A. the steroid and polypeptide hormones must bind to the same receptor protein
B. the steroid hormones affect the activity of certain proteins within the cell, whereas polypeptide hormones directly affect the processing of mRNA
C. the steroid hormones affect the synthesis of effector proteins, whereas polypeptide hormones activate same effector proteins already present in the cell
D. the steroid and polypeptide hormones must use the same biochemical mechanisms

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***C*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Hormone Mechanisms⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹Steroid hormones typically affect the synthesis of new proteins by interacting with DNA in the nucleus, while polypeptide hormones usually activate existing proteins through signal transduction pathways.⚹◊What are the differences between the mechanisms of action of steroid hormones and polypeptide hormones on target cells?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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