Question

a shortage of steroids in the body would result in a shortage of proteins. sex hormones and plasma membranes. glycogen. plasma membranes. sex hormones.

Explanation:

Steroids are a type of lipid. Sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen are steroids. Cholesterol, a steroid, is also a component of plasma membranes. So a shortage of steroids would affect both sex hormones and plasma membranes. Proteins are made of amino - acids, not related to steroids. Glycogen is a polysaccharide, not related to steroids.

Answer:

sex hormones and plasma membranes.