Which one of the following hormones is modified 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 from tyrosine which is a non-essential amino acid possessing cyclic structure with a straight side chain bearing carboxylic and amino group. Progesterone and estrogen are steroid hormones while insulin is a protein.

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