Match the columns I and II, and choose the correct combination from the options given.

Options

A. a-7 and 8, b-4 and 6, c-1 and 5, d-3 and 2
B. a-1,7 and 8, b-2,4 and 6, c-5, d-3
C. a-2,4 and 6, b-2,7 and 8, c-3, d-5
D. a-1,5 and 6, b-2,7 and 8, c-5, d-3

Answer

B

Explanation

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.), TCT, PTH, Thymosins
(ii) Steroids, e.g., cortisol, testosterone, estradiol and progesterone, Aldosterone.
.Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol
..Effect of steroid hormones is slow and long lasting
(iii) Iodothyronines (thyroid hormones: Thyroxine)-Derivative of tyrosine.
iv) Amino-acid derivatives (e.g., epinephrine)-Derivative of tyrosine.