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The binding of a hormone to its receptor leads to the formation of a _________

A
target tissue
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hormone-receptor
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hormone-receptor complex
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C hormone-receptor complex
Hormones bind to certain proteins called hormone receptors, which are present on the cell membrane of the target cells or inside the target cells. Binding of a hormone to its receptor results in the formation of a hormone-receptor complex.

A target tissue is the tissue which has these specific receptors to which the respective hormones bind and produce effects.

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