Which of the Following Hormones Binds to a Receptor Tyrosine

Question

Which of the following hormones binds to a receptor tyrosine kinase?
A)thyroxine
B)epinephrine
C)epidermal growth factor
D)glucagon
E)cortisol

Accepted Answer

Epidermal growth factor binds to a receptor tyrosine kinase. Tyrosine kinase receptors are a type of membrane receptors that are characterized by their ability to phosphorylate specific tyrosine residues within the receptor itself or on downstream targets proteins. EGF stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.