Plant hormones bind specific cellular receptor molecules that trigger gene expression responses.Which statement is correct concerning these responses?
A)Only cells lacking receptors can bind hormones.
B)Only cells in the meristem can respond.
C)Only cells that express the appropriate receptors can bind hormones.
D)Only cells that have been previously activated can bind hormones.
E)None of these choices is correct.

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Hormones can only trigger gene expression responses in cells that express the appropriate receptors for that hormone. Only those cells with specific receptors will respond to the hormone signal.

Plant Hormones Bind Specific Cellular Receptor Molecules That Trigger Gene