Which of the following statements is true of amino acid-based hormones?
A) They cross the plasma membrane.
B) They are lipid soluble.
C) They require a receptor in the plasma membrane.
D) They are synthesized from cholesterol.

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Amino acid-based hormones are not lipid soluble and cannot cross the plasma membrane, so they require a receptor in the plasma membrane to initiate a signal transduction pathway. They are not synthesized from cholesterol, which is a precursor for steroid hormones.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Amino Acid-Based