Which statement below regarding the biological action of insulin is incorrect?
A) Insulin exerts its biological effects by interaction with a specific receptor on the plasma membrane of cells.
B) The biological action of insulin requires that the molecule be transported to the cell interior.
C) The effects of insulin upon cellular metabolism are directly related to the amount of insulin bound to receptors.
D) The number of insulin receptors on a cell is regulated by the amount of insulin in the medium surrounding the cell.
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