NEETBiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is an amino acid derived
hormone?
- AEcdysone
- BEstriol
- CEpinephrine
- DEstradiol
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Correct answer: C
Epinephrine is derived from amino acid tyrosine by the removal of carboxylic group.
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