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 require a longer response time because they enter the cell and affect gene transcription, leading to mRNA production and subsequent protein synthesis.

Typical Responses to Messengers Require a Long Time to Develop