Steroid hormones, such as testosterone, pass through the plasma membrane and bind to an intracellular protein, as shown in the diagram. The hormone receptor complex then enters the nucleus, where it interacts with DNA to promote transcription of a specific gene. Based on the information presented, which of the following will also occur in response to steroid signaling?
a. Histone protein synthesis will increase because histones maintain the DNA in optimal conformation for chromosome assembly.
b. Ribosome production will increase because ribosomes are specific to mRNA with which they bind during translation.
c. DNA replication will increase as a result of the binding of the hormone-receptor complex of the DNA.
d. Production of a specific mRNA will increase as a result of the binding of the hormone-receptor complex to the DNA.
