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Question

Steroid hormones are similar in structure to

Options

A.Tryosine
B.Cholesterol
C.Coenzyme a
D.Glycerol

Solution

Steroid hormones are fat soluble and have sterol group. they are derived from cholesterol, e.g. hormones of adrenal cortex, testis and ovaries Amine hormones are derived from tyrosine acid and have amino group. e.g. thyroxine, epinephrine and nor epinephrine. Coenzyme A is essential to metabolismof carbohydrates and fats and some amino acids. Glycerolis a clear, colorless, viscous, sweet-tasting liquid organic compound of thatalcohol family.

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