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Question: Why do some hormones (first messenger) need to trigger a “second messenger” to activate a target cel...

Why do some hormones (first messenger) need to trigger a “second messenger” to activate a target cell?

A

The first messenger needs activation of ATP

B

The first messenger cannot cross a plasma membrane

C

There are no specific cell surface receptors for first messenger

D

The first messenger is not a water-soluble molecule

Answer

The first messenger cannot cross a plasma membrane