A mutation in the DNA-binding domain of a steroid hormone receptor is most likely to affect what aspect of receptor function?
A)The conformational change of the receptor
B)The binding of the hormone to the receptor
C)The translocation of the receptor to the nucleus
D)The cellular response to the hormone

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A mutation in the DNA-binding domain would most directly affect the receptor's ability to bind to DNA and regulate gene expression, thus impacting the cellular response to the hormone.

A Mutation in the DNA-Binding Domain of a Steroid Hormone