NEET2008ChemistryPolymersActual
Which one of the following is an amine hormone?
Options
- AThyroxine
- BOxypurin
- CInsulin
- DProgesterone
Correct answer
A. Thyroxine
Step-by-step solution
Key Idea: The hormone which is proteinous in nature are said to be amine hormone because protein are the potymers of potypeptides and polypeptides are made up of amino acids. Amino acid contains amino group. Thyroxin is an amine hormone. It is secreted by thyroid gland. Its function is to control the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.