Apentix/AP Biology/Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle/Question

AP Biologymediummcq1 pt

Why can the same hormone trigger different responses in different cell types?

A.Cells express different receptors and downstream proteins

B.The hormone changes its shape per cell

C.Only one cell type can bind it

D.Hormones act randomly

Explanation

Core Concept

A liver cell and a muscle cell may carry different receptor sets or relay machinery, so identical ligands produce different outputs. The response depends on the receiving cell's toolkit.

Correct Answer

ACells express different receptors and downstream proteins

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