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Which of the following is an amino acid ...

Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone ?

A

Estradiol

B

Estradiol

C

Epinephrine

D

Estriol

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The correct Answer is:
C
Among the following, epinephrine is an amino acid derived hormone. It is a catecholarmine which is produced in the chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla from amino acids tyrosine. On the other hand, estradiol and estriol are steroid homone that are involved in the regulation of estrous and menstrual cycles.
Ecdysone is also a steroid hormone that controls moulting in insects.
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