How do steroid hormone receptors influence gene expression as transcription factors?

• A. Steroid hormone receptors bind to the cell membrane, influencing gene expression by acting as ion channels.
• B. Steroid hormone receptors bind to DNA in the nucleus, influencing gene expression by acting as transcription factors.
• C. Steroid hormone receptors bind to the extracellular matrix, influencing gene expression by interacting with integrins.
• D. Steroid hormone receptors bind to the cytoskeleton, influencing gene expression by altering cell shape.

Answer: (B)