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Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?
Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?
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The correct option is C Epinephrine
On the basis of chemical nature, hormones are classified into steroids, iodothyronines, protein hormones, amino acid derivatives, etc.
Epinephrine hormone is secreted from the adrenal medulla and it is a derivative of amino acid tyrosine.
Estrogen is a steroid hormone associated with the female reproductive system and is responsible for the development of female sexual characteristics. There are three major forms of estrogens in females: estrone, estradiol, and estriol.
Ecdysone is the major steroid hormone in insects and plays an essential role in moulting.
On the basis of chemical nature, hormones are classified into steroids, iodothyronines, protein hormones, amino acid derivatives, etc.
Epinephrine hormone is secreted from the adrenal medulla and it is a derivative of amino acid tyrosine.
Estrogen is a steroid hormone associated with the female reproductive system and is responsible for the development of female sexual characteristics. There are three major forms of estrogens in females: estrone, estradiol, and estriol.
Ecdysone is the major steroid hormone in insects and plays an essential role in moulting.
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