Chapter 9.3, Problem 6SAQ

Summary Introduction

To compare and contrast:

The receptors associated with polar and nonpolar signaling molecules.

Introduction:

Polar signaling molecules are water soluble molecules that can pass through the membrane. These include the examples of amino acids like glutamate and aspartate. The nonpolar molecules pass through the membrane and are hydrophobic in nature. These include the examples of molecules like steroid receptor molecules which bind to the ligand and reach the nucleus of the cell.