NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
Chemical Nature of Hormone Hormone A. Amino-acid derivatives 1. FSH B. Iodothyronines 2. T3 C. Steroids 3. Adrenaline D. Peptide, polypeptide, protein 4. Cortisol
Options
- AA -4 , B - 1, C - 2, D - 3
- BA - 3, B -1 , C - 2, D - 4
- CA -2 , B - 1, C - 4, D -3
- DA - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
Correct answer
D. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
Step-by-step solution
(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).