Q38 / 322 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
Which one of the following hormones is a modified amino acid?
- Correct answerAEpinephrine
- BProgesterone
- CProstaglandin
- DEstrogen
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)
(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'.