When a hormone binds to a membrane-bound receptor,
A. cellular DNA is altered.
B. messenger RNA is formed.
C. cyclic GMP might be produced to act as an intracellular mediator.
D. the nucleus is phosphorylated to prevent G-protein activation.
E. membrane channels are destroyed.
Answer: C
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