Despite their differences, steroid hormones:
A)have the same effect on different types of cells.
B)bind to cell-surface receptors.
C)bind intracellular receptors to form complexes that enter the nucleus.
D)are hydrophilic small molecules that bind to intracellular receptors.
E)facilitate the initiation of translation by ribosomes.

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Steroid hormones bind intracellular receptors, typically in the cytoplasm, to form complexes that enter the nucleus and regulate gene expression. This is different from hydrophilic hormones, such as peptide hormones, which bind to cell-surface receptors and initiate intracellular signaling pathways. The effects of steroid hormones can vary depending on the type of cell they are acting on, but they do share the characteristic of binding to intracellular receptors. Neither choice A, B, D, nor E accurately describes steroid hormones.

Despite Their Differences, Steroid Hormones