Which one of the following hormones is derived from amino acid?

Epinephrine

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Progesterone

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insulin

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Estrogen.

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Solution

The correct option is A
Epinephrine

Epinephrine is synthesized in the medulla of the adrenal gland from tyrosine which is a non-essential amino acid. Progesterone and estrogen are steroid hormones while insulin is a peptide hormone.

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