A mutation in the DNA-binding domain of a steroid hormone receptor is most likely to affect what aspect of receptor function?

A. the cellular response to the hormone
B. the translocation of the receptor to the nucleus
C. the binding of the hormone to the receptor
D. the conformational change of the receptor


Answer: A

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