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The ‘amino acid derivative’ among the following hormone is |
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Insulin |
b) |
Epinephrine |
c) |
Oestradiol |
d) |
Testosterone |
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The ‘amino acid derivative’ among the following hormone is |
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a) |
Insulin |
b) |
Epinephrine |
c) |
Oestradiol |
d) |
Testosterone |
(b)
On the basis of their chemical nature, insulin, glucagon, etc. are peptide (protein) hormones; epinephrine is amino acid derivative; and estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, etc. are steroids.