Typical responses to_________ messengers require a long time to develop because they necessitate transcription of mRNA and translation of that mRNA into a functional protein.

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Lipophilic messengers, such as steroid hormones, typically pass through cell membranes and bind to intracellular receptors, leading to changes in gene expression that require transcription and translation, which is a time-consuming process.

Typical Responses To_________ Messengers Require a Long Time to Develop