Intracellular receptors
A) are located in the cytoplasm or nucleus of the cell.
B) typically bind to lipophillic (hydrophobic) chemical signals.
C) are exemplified by hormones such as steroids.
D) may cause changes in transcription and translation when bound to appropriate signals.
E) All of these are true of intracellular receptors.

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All of these statements are true of intracellular receptors. They are located within the cytoplasm or nucleus of a cell, typically bind to lipophilic (hydrophobic) chemical signals, are exemplified by hormones such as steroids, and can cause changes in transcription and translation when bound to appropriate signals.

Intracellular Receptors