A nonpolar molecule such as a steroid hormone usually binds to a
A) cytoplasmic receptor.
B) protein kinase.
C) ion channel.
D) phospholipid.
E) second messenger.

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Nonpolar molecules such as steroid hormones are able to diffuse through the plasma membrane and bind to intracellular receptors in the cytoplasm or nucleus. Therefore, they typically bind to cytoplasmic receptors.

A Nonpolar Molecule Such as a Steroid Hormone Usually Binds