Which of these is a glycoprotein?

Erythropoietin

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Insulin

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Oxytocin

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Vasopressin

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Solution

The correct option is C Erythropoietin
Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein hormone secreted by juxtaglomerular cells of kidneys. It acts on bone marrow and stimulates the formation of red blood cells (RBCs). This process is known as erythropoiesis. Erythropoietin is secreted in response to hypoxic conditions in body as RBC carry oxygen and transport it to different parts of the body.
Insulin, oxytocin and vasopressin are peptide hormones and are composed of amino acids.
So, the correct answer is 'Erythropoietin'.

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