Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 40 - Animal Hormones - 40.1 - Hormones Circulate Around the Body and Affect Target Cells - 40.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 848: 1

Answer

1) Peptide/protein hormones are water soluble and are received on cell surfaces. 2) Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and can pass through membranes because they are lipid-soluble. 3) Amine hormones are synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine and have varying solubilities and modes of delivery.

Work Step by Step

1) Peptide/protein hormones are water soluble and are received on cell surfaces. 2) Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and can pass through membranes because they are lipid-soluble. 3) Amine hormones are synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine and have varying solubilities and modes of delivery.
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