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Which one of the following is a peptide hormone:-

A
Glucagon
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Testosterone
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Thyroxin
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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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