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Which of the following hormones is steroid?

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Relaxin
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Estrogen
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Thyroxine
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Insulin
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Solution

The correct option is A Estrogen
An estrogen is a group of steroid hormones, that control the development and maintenance of an individual's feminine characteristics. Estrogen is produced primarily in the ovaries and, during pregnancy, in the placenta. The synthesis of estrogen starts from cholesterol.

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