Describe the part of the cell where polar and nonpolar signaling molecules bind to their respective receptor. Explain your reasoning.

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Lovely Shunni · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : Polar signaling molecules bind membrane receptors whereas nonpolar bind cytoplasmic receptors. Polar signaling molecules are hydrophilic and cannot cross the plasma membrane. Nonpolar signal molecules are hydrophobic and are able to cross the plasma membrane to bind a cytoplasmic receptor.

Describe the part of the cell where polar and nonpolar signaling molecules bind to their respective receptor. Explain your reasoning.

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