NEET Biology question

The hydrophilic hormones interact with …A…, while the hydrophobic hormones interact with …B…. Choose the correct option for A and B.

(A)A-cell membrane receptors; B-nuclear receptorsCorrect
(B)A-nuclear receptors; B-cell membrane receptors
(C)A-intracellular receptors; B-nuclear receptors
(D)A-nuclear receptors; B-intracellular receptors

Answer: (A)

Solution

Hydrophilic (water-soluble) hormones, being unable to cross the lipid membrane, must interact with receptors located on the cell membrane surface, not with

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