A New Hormone Is Discovered

question 51

Multiple Choice

A new hormone is discovered.Tests reveal that it is small, hydrophilic, and degraded by a protease.What type of hormone is it?

• A)peptide
• B)amino acid derivative
• C)steroid
• D)glucocorticoid

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