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Hormones that bind membrane-bound receptors usually act by generating:
AAntibody molecules
BSecond messengers
CNuclear pore proteins
DEnzyme inhibitors
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Second messengers
They do not enter the cell but generate second messengers such as cyclic AMP, IP3 and Ca++.
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