Upon initial chemical analysis an unknown hormone is identified as a peptide hormone. Based on this information, which of the following statements about the hormone is NOT true?
Upon initial chemical analysis an unknown hormone is identified as a peptide hormone. Based on this information, which of the following statements about the hormone is NOT true?
The hormone is water-soluble.
The hormone most likely is transported in the blood as a free hormone.
The hormone most likely binds to membrane receptors on the target cell.
The hormone has a very long half-life in the blood.
None of the choices are correct.