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Hormones of adrenal cortex are synthesised from

A

Tyrosine

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Tryptophan

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C

Cholesterol

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D

Glycoproteins

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Solution

The correct option is C Cholesterol
A. Tyrosine is the precursor for thyroxine hormone.
B. Tryptophan is the precursor for melatonin and serotonin hormone.
C. Cholesterol is used in the synthesis of steroid hormones.
D. Glycoproteins are the proteins having carbohydrate group.
Hormones of adrenal cortex are steroid hormones. They are derived from cholesterol.
So, the correct answer is 'Cholesterol'.

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