A hormone that is hydrophobic, derived from cholesterol, and binds to intracellular receptors is most likely a(n) ____ hormone.
A) fatty acid
B) steroid
C) protein
D) amine
E) carbohydrate

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Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol, are hydrophobic, and typically exert their effects by binding to intracellular receptors, where they can directly influence gene expression.

A Hormone That Is Hydrophobic, Derived from Cholesterol, and Binds