Which of the following statements concerning the properties of ligands for intracellular receptor systems is correct?
A)Some ligands are carried in the blood bound to specific proteins.
B)Steroids are produced from cholesterol.
C)Changes in the composition of your diet can affect the concentration of some of these ligands in your body.
D)both A and C
E)choices A, B, and C

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Ligands for intracellular receptors, such as steroid hormones, are often carried in the blood bound to specific proteins (A). Steroids are indeed synthesized from cholesterol (B). Dietary changes can influence the levels of certain ligands, such as vitamins and hormones, in the body (C).

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Properties of Ligands