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Which of the following is known as chemical messenger?

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Hormone
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Enzyme
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Colostrum
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Hormone
A. Hormones are the chemical substances that are secreted in the body by the endocrine glands. They are known as body's chemical messengers.
B. Enzymes are colloidal macromolecules that are water soluble and partially or wholly proteinaceous in nature.
C. Colostrum is a form of milk produced from mammary glands in mammals.
So, the correct answer is 'Hormone'.

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