Where are steroid receptors generally located and where do they bind the steroid hormone once it enters the cell?
A)They are located and bind the steroids in the cytoplasm.
B)They are located and bind the steroids in the middle of the cell membrane.
C)They are located and bind the steroids on the extracellular membrane surface.
D)They are located and bind the steroids on the intracellular membrane surface.
E)The receptors are located in the cytoplasm but they bind their ligands in the lysosomes.

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Steroid receptors are generally located in the cytoplasm of the cell. Once the steroid hormone enters the cell, it diffuses through the plasma membrane and binds to the steroid receptor in the cytoplasm. The steroid-receptor complex then moves to the nucleus where it binds to specific DNA sequences and regulates gene expression.

Where Are Steroid Receptors Generally Located and Where Do They