Which of the following statements best describes steroid receptors?
A) They are lipids or glycolipids.
B) They may be inside the nucleus of a target cell.
C) They are embedded in the plasma membrane.
D) They are typically bound to the external surface of the nuclear membrane.

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Steroid receptors are a type of intracellular receptor that, upon binding to their ligand (steroid hormones), can directly interact with DNA to regulate the expression of specific genes. They are often located inside the nucleus or in the cytoplasm and translocate to the nucleus upon hormone binding.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Steroid Receptors