Question

Estrogen and testosterone are steroid hormones, and most likely bind to.

• A. Membrane ion channels
• B. Enzyme-linked membrane receptors
• C. G-protein coupled membrane receptors
• D. Cytoplasmic receptors

Answer 1

The correct option is D Cytoplasmic receptors

Estrogen and testosterone being steroid hormones are soluble in lipids, therefore they can cross the plasma membrane and bind to the cytoplasmic receptors to trigger their action.