What characteristic is shared by molecules that signal via binding to intracellular receptors?
A) Acidity
B) Aliphatic structure
C) Hydrophilicity
D) Hydrophobicity
E) Peptide nature

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Molecules that signal via binding to intracellular receptors are typically hydrophobic in nature. This allows them to cross the hydrophobic cell membrane and bind to the intracellular receptor, which is also typically hydrophobic.

What Characteristic Is Shared by Molecules That Signal Via Binding