Question

Match the following.

SET-A SET-B
Type of hormone Name of hormone
1) Steroid hormone a) Cytokinins
2) Non Steroid b) Estrogens
3) Plant hormone c) Auxins
4) Peptide hormone d) Insulin

• A. 1-b, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
• B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
• C. 1-b, 2-a,d 3-a,c, 4-d
• D. 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1-b, 2-a,d 3-a,c, 4-d

Estrogens are steroidal hormones. They contain steroid (cholesterol) nucleus in their structure.

Cytokinins and Insulin are non steroidal hormones. They do not contain steroid (cholesterol) nucleus in their structure.

Cytokinins and Auxins are plant hormones. Auxins play vital role in several growth and behavioral processes in the plant's life cycle and are essential for plant body development.

Insulin is a peptide hormone. It affect the properties of plasma membrane. It is secreted in pancreatic islets. It controls carbohydrate metabolism and maintains glucose level in the blood.
1-b

2-a,d

3-a,c

4-d