Zoology-Hormone Action Mechanism

NEET Zoology Hormone Action Mechanism MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

Consider a diagram illustrating the mechanism of hormone action involving the interaction of a hormone with a membrane-bound receptor. Which of the following molecules is most likely generated as a second messenger in this scenario?

Question diagram
A

Cyclic AMP

B

Steroid hormone

C

DNA

D

Protein kinase A

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Hormones that interact with membrane-bound receptors typically generate second messengers like cyclic AMP, which then regulate cellular metabolism.

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