How would a hydrophilic hormone NOT regulate target gene transcription?
A) Via signal transduction
B) By binding to a specific hormone receptor on the plasma membrane
C) By initiating phosphorylation of target proteins inside the cell
D) By crossing the plasma membrane and binding to a hormone response element in the nucleus
E) By stimulating production of a secondary messenger such as cAMP

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Hydrophilic hormones cannot directly cross the plasma membrane due to their water-soluble nature. Instead, they bind to receptors on the cell surface, initiating signal transduction pathways that regulate gene transcription indirectly.

How Would a Hydrophilic Hormone NOT Regulate Target Gene Transcription