Question

Ovarian hormones are usually

• A. Proteinaceous
• B. Steroids
• C. Amines
• D. Modified amino acids

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Steroids

Different hormones have different chemical nature depending on the molecules they are made up of.

A. Proteinaceous hormones are peptide hormones made up of proteins.

B. Steroids hormones are derived from cholesterol. These hormones are produced in the form of lipids.

C. Amines are the hormones which are amino acid derivatives.

D. Some hormones are formed by modification of amino acids.

Ovarian hormones are steroids. They are derived from cholesterol. For example, progesterone and oestrogen.

So, the correct answer is 'Steroids'.