Q38 / 322 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration

Which one of the following hormones is a modified amino acid?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Epinephrine
  • B
    Progesterone
  • C
    Prostaglandin
  • D
    Estrogen

Solution

On the basis of their chemical nature, hormones can be divided into groups:
(i) peptide, polypeptide, protein hormones (e.g., insulin, glucagon, pituitary hormones, hypothalamic hormones, etc.)
(ii) steroids (e.g., cortisol, testosterone, estradiol and progesterone)
(iii) iodothyronines (thyroid hormones)
(iv) amino-acid derivatives (e.g., epinephrine)

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

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