Which of the Following Statements About Hormone Synthesis Is NOT

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hormone synthesis is NOT correct?

• A)Progesterone can be a precursor of cortisol.
• B)Progesterone is a precursor of mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid hormones.
• C)Pregnenolone is a precursor for all steroid hormones.
• D)Tryptophan is a precursor for thyroid hormones.
• E)Peptide hormones are polymers of amino acids.

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