Intracellular receptors
A) bind large proteins that diffuse through the cell membrane.
B) are located in the cytoplasm or the nucleus.
C) can be chaperone proteins.
D) cause their ligands to change shape.
E) bind to G proteins.

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Intracellular receptors are located in the cytoplasm or the nucleus of the cell, allowing them to receive signals from hydrophobic molecules that are able to pass through the cell membrane. These receptors typically act as transcription factors, binding to DNA and regulating gene expression.

Intracellular Receptors