Asked by Seraiah Wilson on Apr 27, 2024

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Which hormone stimulates the rate at which amino acids enter the cell, increasing protein synthesis?

A) oxytocin
B) melanocyte-stimulating hormone
C) anti-diuretic hormone
D) growth hormone
E) gonadotropic hormone

Protein Synthesis

The biological process by which cells build specific proteins based on the genetic instructions encoded in DNA and mediated by mRNA and ribosomes.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds containing amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, serving as the building blocks of proteins.

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Joseph DelosApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The hormone that stimulates the rate at which amino acids enter the cell and increases protein synthesis is growth hormone.