Question

A new hormone has been isolated from an organism. Although the structure of the hormone has not yet been determined, the hormone is known to exert its effects by forming a hormone-receptor complex that acts as a transcription factor within target cells. What type of hormone is this MOST likely to be?

Answer 1

Answer:

A hydrophobic hormone with an intracellular receptor.

Explanation:

Because of their chemical nature, hydrophobic hormones (like steroid or thyroid hormones) can cross the cell membrane and bind to its intracellular receptor forming a hormone-receptor complex. This complex will then bind a specific segment of the DNA and will act a transcription factor.