The receptor for a peptide hormone _______.

a. sits in the cell's outer membrane and binds to a hydrophobic hormone
b. sits in the cell's outer membrane and binds to a hydrophilic hormone
c. sits inside the cell and binds to a hydrophobic hormone
d. sits inside the cell and binds to a hydrophilic hormone


Answer: b. sits in the cell's outer membrane and binds to a hydrophilic hormone

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