Q. Which one of the following is a peptide hormone ?
A) Glucagon
B) Testosterone
C) Thyroxin
D) Adrenaline
Explanation
[Solution from source] Glucagon is a peptide hormone of 29 amino acids made by pancreatic α-cells. Testosterone is a steroid, while thyroxine and adrenaline are derived from the amino acid tyrosine and are not peptides. Answer (1).
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