Asked by Amanda Marie on Apr 29, 2024

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The ____ hormones turn genes on or off in the nucleus.

A) Steroidal
B) Nonsteroidal
C) Prostaglandins
D) Gonadal
E) Adrenal

Steroidal Hormones

Hormones derived from cholesterol, including sex hormones and corticosteroids, which play vital roles in body functions.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that encode the information necessary to build and maintain an organism's cells and pass traits to offspring.

Nucleus

The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth; in cells, it is the organelle that houses the cell's DNA.

  • Recognize the categories of hormones such as steroidal and nonsteroidal, along with their actions within the body.
  • Acquire knowledge on how hormones operate within cells, focusing on gene regulation and signal transduction pathways.
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Saron EmbayeMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Steroidal hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, can enter cells and directly interact with DNA in the nucleus to turn genes on or off, influencing protein synthesis.