All of the following have receptors which are transcription factors except____________?

Correct answer: A. Insulin

  • A. Insulin
  • B. Estrogen
  • C. Vitamin D
  • D. Glucocorticoid

Explanation

Insulin acts through a cell-surface receptor with intrinsic tyrosine-kinase activity rather than a nuclear transcription factor. Estrogen, vitamin D and glucocorticoids bind intracellular receptors that regulate gene transcription.

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