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Standard XII
Biology
Corticoids
Which one of ...
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Which one of the following is a peptide hormone:-
A
Glucagon
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B
Testosterone
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C
Thyroxin
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D
Adrenaline
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Solution
The correct option is
A
Glucagon
Glucagon is a single chain peptide of 29 amino acids, synthesised by the α-cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas.
So, the correct answer is 'Glucagon'.
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