How do lipid hormones differ from peptide hormones in their signaling mechanisms?

• A. Lipid hormones can diffuse through membranes and directly affect gene expression, while peptide hormones bind to cell surface receptors
• B. Lipid hormones are faster in signaling than peptide hormones
• C. Both lipid and peptide hormones use secondary messengers to alter gene expression
• D. Lipid hormones bind to cell surface receptors, while peptide hormones diffuse through membranes

Answer: (A)