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Which of the following are the types of Chemical hormones?

Option: 1

Proteins, steroids & biogenic amines


Option: 2

Proteins only


Option: 3

Steroids only


Option: 4

Biogenic amines only


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Chemically, hormones are composed of proteins, steroids, and biogenic amines. Protein hormones are composed of amino acids and include examples such as insulin and growth hormone. Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and include examples such as testosterone and cortisol. Biogenic amine hormones are derived from amino acids and include examples such as epinephrine and serotonin. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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