Why are steroid hormones bound to carrier proteins in the blood?
A) to prevent them from entering non-target cells
B) to keep them in an inactivate state
C) to mask hydrophobic groups on the steroids to allow for circulation in the blood
D) to help them bind to surface receptors and trigger a cellular response
E) to help them bind to surface receptors and trigger endocytosis

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Steroid hormones are hydrophobic and need carrier proteins to increase their solubility in the aqueous environment of the blood, allowing them to circulate effectively.

Why Are Steroid Hormones Bound to Carrier Proteins in the Blood