The important feature of all cells that react to a

specific hormone is the
a. type of blood supply they receive.
b. proximity of the endocrine gland.
c. presence of an appropriate receptor molecule.
d. characteristic of their mitochondrial membrane.
e. presence of specific genes responsive to the
hormone.


Answer: c

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