Essential Biochemistry - Mechanism Of Hormone Action (Section 1 - No. 31)

Which of the following is NOT a function of a second messenger?
Amplifying the hormonal signal.
Activating protein kinases.
Binding directly to DNA.
Modulating cellular processes.

Explanation

Second messengers don't directly bind to DNA. This is handled by the hormone-receptor complex in many cases.

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