Which of the following has 32 amino acid and a water soluble peptide hormone?

Gastrin

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Calcitonin

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Glucagon

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Insulin

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Solution

The correct option is B Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a polypeptide hormone synthesised by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. It is made up of 32 amino acids and linear in shape. This hormone is water soluble in nature plays a role in the regulation of calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.
Thus the correct answer is option B.

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