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Many hormones are initially synthesized as inactive precursor molecules, called as
Many hormones are initially synthesized as inactive precursor molecules, called as
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The correct option is C Prohormones
Many hormones are synthesized as inactive precursors, which need to be activated for physiological action. For example, insulin is a peptide hormone, which is actually synthesized as a pre-pro-insulin, which has parts that need to be cleaved from insulin to make it physiologically active.
Many hormones are synthesized as inactive precursors, which need to be activated for physiological action. For example, insulin is a peptide hormone, which is actually synthesized as a pre-pro-insulin, which has parts that need to be cleaved from insulin to make it physiologically active.
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