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Explain the specificity of a hormone for its target cell.
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These receptors are proteins that have a unique shape and structure, allowing them to bind only to specific hormones. This binding process is often compared to a lock and key mechanism, where the hormone (key) fits precisely into the receptor (lock). Show more…
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