NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
Chemical Nature of Hormone Hormone A. Amino-acid derivatives 1. Progesterone B. Iodothyronines 2. Epinephrine C. Steroids 3. TCT D. Peptide, polypeptide, protein 4. PTH
Options
- AA - 4, B -3 , C - 1, D - 2
- BA - 1, B -4 , C -2 , D - 3
- CA -1 , B -3 , C -4 , D - 2
- DA -4 , B -2 , C -3 , D - 1
Correct answer
A. A - 4, B -3 , C - 1, D - 2
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).