Sometimes a transcription factor within the cytoplasm can act as an intracellular receptor for a ligand.When activated, such transcription factors can alter gene expression by
A) preventing chaperone proteins from entering the nucleus.
B) changing shape after binding their ligands and entering the nucleus.
C) attaching ligands to their extracellular binding sites.
D) activating effector proteins.
E) binding to the nuclear membrane.

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When activated, the transcription factor changes shape after binding its ligand and enters the nucleus to alter gene expression.

Sometimes a Transcription Factor Within the Cytoplasm Can Act as an Intracellular