Which of the following hormones require iodine for it's synthesis?

Adrenaline

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Thyroxine

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Auxin

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Insulin

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Solution

The correct option is C Thyroxine
The thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine ( T $_{3}$ ) and its prohormone, thyroxine ( $_{4}$ .), are tyrosine - based hormones produced by the thyroid gland that are primarily responsible for regulation of metabolism. Iodine is necessary for the production of T $_{3}$ and T $_{4}$ .
So, the correct answer is 'Thyroxine'

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