NEET Zoology Hormone Action Mechanism Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Steroid hormones interact with intracellular receptors to regulate gene expression. | Reason (R): Peptide hormones primarily interact with membrane-bound receptors and use second messengers to influence cellular activity.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Steroid hormones interact with intracellular receptors to regulate gene expression, while peptide hormones use membrane-bound receptors and second messengers. This accurately explains the assertion.
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