A protein that acts as a hormone is
A) Estrogen
B) Insulin
C) Both A & B
D) None of the above
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Insulin is the protein which acts as a hormone.
Answer - Insulin (Option B)
Explanation:
- Insulin is a "peptide hormone" with a protein chain.
- Insulin acts as a hormone and is secreted by the "Islets of Langerhans" in the pancreas.
- Insulin is the main hormone that controls glucose metabolism in the blood.
- It is responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels and deficiency of insulin leads to diseases like diabetes, heart disorders etc.
- The insulin polypeptide consists of polypeptide protein chain that is composed of two polypeptide chains – 'Chain A and B', with 21 and 30 amino acids respectively.
- Estrogen is a lipid hormone.
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