3 years ago

The fact that protein-based hormones are hydrophilic means that they:___________

Biology

1 answer:

BartSMP [9]3 years ago

8 0

Answer: The answer is that have to bind to receptors to cross the membrane.

Explanation:

A hydrophilic substance can easily dissolve or absorbed in a water containing vessel, not a fat or lipid vessel like biological membranes.

Now, protein-based hormones like dopamine or serotonin ARE NOT LIPID-SOLUBLE; so, have to bind to receptors positioned in the membrane and MAY also require energy in form of ATP for across the membrane before they would exert their function on the target cell or organelles.

You might be interested in

Identify the number of atoms on the reactant side of the chemical equation.

slamgirl [31]

Answer: did you try using goog

Explanation:

And instead of use the arrow use a equal sign

7 0

2 years ago

Which of the following is the correct sequence in which a DNA sequence is used to produce a protein?

mrs_skeptik [129]

C of course
C is the answer

4 0

1 year ago

The alternative form of a gene controlling a given characteristic is called:

kobusy [5.1K]

Answer: An allele

Explanation:

5 0

2 years ago

Which molecule is formed when the protein ferrodoxin transfers electrons to an electron carrier?

Elden [556K]

Answer:

NADPH

Explanation:

The correct option is, option 4 (<u>NADPH</u>).

5 0

2 years ago

Read 2 more answers

A metamorphic rock that undergoes uplift most likely would be exposed to

Xelga [282]

E. Weathering - Sometimes the Earth's crust is forced to pull apart into smaller sections or pushed back together. Because of the constant movement, rocks underneath are brought up on the surface. This movement of rocks is referred to as uplift. When a metamorphic rock undergoes this process, it may be subjected to constant wear and tear. The rock will weather and may crumble into smaller pieces.

6 0

2 years ago