Which of the following would NOT be considered a cell-surface receptor?
A)a receptor that binds a nonpolar steroid hormone and activates transcription
B)a receptor that allows ions to enter the cell when a ligand binds
C)a receptor that causes GDP to be exchanged for GTP in a G protein
D)a receptor that must form a dimer after binding the ligand to transmit a signal

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A receptor that binds a nonpolar steroid hormone and activates transcription is a nuclear receptor, which is located in the cytoplasm or nucleus and not on the cell surface. The other three options describe cell-surface receptors.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered a Cell-Surface