how-do-steroid-hormones-like-testosterone-and-estrogen-initiate-gene-transcripti

Question

How do steroid hormones like testosterone and estrogen initiate gene transcription?

Accepted Answer

By binding to nuclear receptors and activating gene transcription.

Answer

By increasing the permeability of the cell membrane.

Answer

By directly binding to DNA and altering its structure.

Answer

By inhibiting the function of ribosomes.