Epinephrine belongs to which chemical group of hormones?
ASteroid hormones
BIodothyronine hormones
CAmino-acid derivatives
DPeptide hormones
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Amino-acid derivatives
Epinephrine is derived from the amino acid tyrosine, so it is an amino-acid derivative.
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