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Which of the following hormone is steroid?

A
Epinephrine
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Thyroxine
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Estrogen
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Gonadotropin
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Solution

The correct option is B Estrogen
The steroids are organic compounds involved in biological processes. Steroid hormones are generally synthesized from cholesterol in gonads and adrenal glands. They are basically lipids. For example, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, etc.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Estrogen.'

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