The estrogen receptor is a(n)
A) G protein-coupled receptor.
B) receptor tyrosine kinase.
C) nuclear receptor.
D) intracellular signaling protein.

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The estrogen receptor is a nuclear receptor, meaning it acts as a transcription factor by binding to specific DNA sequences to regulate gene expression. It is not a G protein-coupled receptor, receptor tyrosine kinase, or intracellular signaling protein.

The Estrogen Receptor Is A(n)