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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Which of the following hormone is a polypeptide?

Options:

Epinephrine

Androgen

Insulin

Estrogen

Correct Answer:

Insulin

Explanation:

Insulin consists of a chain of 51 amino acids and hence is a polypeptide. Estrogen and androgen are steroids, whereas epinephrine is an amine.