Number of amino acids in adrenocorticotrophic hormone is

19

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29

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39

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49

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59

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Solution

The correct option is C $39$
The ACTH hormone is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It activates the adrenal cortex to release the steroid hormones like glucocorticoids which increases the blood glucose level. The number of amino acids in adrenocorticotrophic hormone is 39 out of which first 24 has physiological effects. It has a molecular weight of 45 kDa.
So, the correct answer is option C.

Suggest Corrections

Age (in yrs)	$10 - 19$	$20 - 29$	$30 - 39$	$40 - 49$	$50 - 59$
No. of patients	$1$	$0$	$1$	$10$	$13$

$C . I .$	$0 - 9$	$10 - 19$	$20 - 29$	$30 - 39$	$40 - 49$	$50 - 59$	$60 - 69$
$f$	$8$	$16$	$17$	$34$	$10$	$5$	$10$

Class-intervals	10−29	30−39	40−49	50−59	59−60	60−69
Frequencies	12	19	20	21	15	13