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Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to
Chemical nature

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Chemically, some hormones are peptides (proteins such as insulin), which are water soluble.
• Some are amines (derived from amino acids such as adrenaline), which are also water soluble.
• Some are steroids (derived from cholesterol such as testosterone) which are lipid-soluble.

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