Regardless of solubility, a cell signaling molecule could not affect a target cell without ________.

A. specific receptor proteins within the cell or in the plasma membrane
B. being attached to another cell
C. a second messenger in the plasma membrane
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: A

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