Question:

Which among the following are peptide based hormones?
(i) Estrogen
(ii) Insulin
(iii) Endorphin
(iv) Androgen

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Peptide hormones are amino acid based; steroid hormones are lipid derived.
Updated On: Jul 18, 2026
  • (i) and (iv)
  • (ii) and (iii)
  • (i) and (iii)
  • (ii) and (iv)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Classify hormones.
Hormones are classified into peptide/protein hormones and steroid hormones based on chemical nature.

Step 2: Identify peptide hormones.
Insulin is a peptide hormone made of amino acid chains. Endorphins are also peptide-based neurotransmitters/hormones.

Step 3: Identify steroid hormones.
Estrogen and androgen are steroid hormones derived from cholesterol, not peptides.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect choices.
Only insulin and endorphin belong to peptide group.

Step 5: Final conclusion.
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