Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 45 - 45.1 - Concept Check - Page 1004: 1

Answer

The receptors for water-soluble hormones are on the surface of the cell while receptors for lipid-soluble hormones are inside the cell.

Work Step by Step

Water-soluble hormones cannot pass through the cell membrane on their own, so their receptors must be on the outside.
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