A researcher has discovered a new ligand that can pass through the cell membrane and bind to a receptor in the nucleus. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding this ligand?
A)This ligand is likely a steroid.
B)This ligand is likely nonpolar.
C)This ligand likely has a similar structure to cholesterol.
D)This ligand likely binds to a transmembrane receptor.
E)This ligand likely plays a role in transcription.

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Since the ligand can pass through the cell membrane and bind to a receptor in the nucleus, it is not likely to bind to a transmembrane receptor (which is located in the plasma membrane). Therefore, option D is false. The other options are likely true for a ligand that can pass through the cell membrane and bind to a receptor in the nucleus.

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