What can be said about peptide hormones?

A. They bind membrane receptors to elicit a response on target cells.
B. They are water-soluble and bind membrane receptors to elicit a response on target cells.
C. They are lipid-soluble.
D. They are generally water-soluble.
E. They bind intracellular receptors to elicit a response on target cells.


Answer: B

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