Compared to other receptors, what makes steroid hormone receptors unique?

a. Steroid hormone receptors bind to several neurotransmitters with equal potency.

b. Steroid hormone receptors are located within the cytoplasm of a cell.

c. Steroid hormone receptors do not need to bind to their ligand to be activated.

d. Steroid hormone receptors have 20 transmembrane domains

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Valerie Daniels

Biology

7 January, 13:54

Compared to other receptors, what makes steroid hormone receptors unique?

a. Steroid hormone receptors bind to several neurotransmitters with equal potency.

b. Steroid hormone receptors are located within the cytoplasm of a cell.

c. Steroid hormone receptors do not need to bind to their ligand to be activated.

d. Steroid hormone receptors have 20 transmembrane domains

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Deja Flynn · Answer 1

Answer: b) Steroid hormone receptors are located within the cytoplasm of a cell.

Explanation: Steroid hormones are the element present in the body that provides management in inflammation, metabolism, illness resistant, improves immune function etc. They are obtained from the cholesterol. The particular receptors of the steroid hormone is located at the cytoplasm.

Other options are incorrect because steroid hormone binds the certain receptors only not neurotransmitters. It does not have domain of 20 trans-membrane and is bound to ligand for activation. Thus, the correct option is option (b).