Q57 / 180 · COMEDK 2013 · Chemistry

The tripeptide hormone present in most living cells is

Correct answer
A
glutathione
B
glutamine
C
oxytocin
D
ptyalin

Solution

The tripeptide hormone present in most living cell is glutathione. The three amino acids present are glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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