Question

Steroid hormones transmit their information by

• A. Stimulating the receptors present on cellmembrane
• B. Entering into the cell and modifying cellular contents
• C. Entering into the cell and modifying nuclear organisation
• D. The help of an intracellular second messenger

Answer 1

The correct option is C Entering into the cell and modifying nuclear organisation

There are specific receptors for the binding of hormones. Steroid hormones have nuclear receptors. These steroid hormones are composed of cholesterol a dare hydrophobic in nature. They enter the cells through cell membranes. They move towards the nucleus and bind to the respective receptor. They have the activity like repression, initiation or transcription of certain genes and products.

So, the correct answer is option C.