Which of the following hormones are derived from tyrosine?

Epinephrine, Thyroxine

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Insulin, Parathormone

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Vasopressin, Oxytocin

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Thyroxine, Parathormone

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Solution

The correct option is A Epinephrine, Thyroxine
Hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine and thyroxine are derived from amino acid tyrosine. Vasopressin, Oxytocin, Parathormone and insulin are peptide or polypeptide hormones.
So, the correct answer is ‘Epinephrine, Thyroxine’.

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