Which statement is NOT true about peptide hormones?
A)They are derived from peptides,proteins,polypeptides,and derivatives of amino acids.
B)They bind to receptors on the cell surface.
C)They initiate the formation of cyclic AMP inside the cell.
D)They create an enzyme cascade effect.
E)They enter the cell in order to have an effect.

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Peptide hormones, by definition, are unable to enter the cell due to their large size and inability to cross the cell membrane. They instead bind to receptors on the cell surface, which initiates a cascade of events that ultimately results in a physiological response.

Which Statement Is NOT True About Peptide Hormones