Multiple Choice
A second messenger is
A) a substance that brings about a desired effect in a cell as a result of a hormone binding to its receptor on the cell surface
B) a hormone that acts on a target cell, not one of the releasing factors or trophic hormones that act on specific endocrine glands
C) a hormone that affects the DNA of the target cell
D) a specialized form of mRNA
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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