Question
Biology Question on Hormones
Which of the following hormones is a derivative of amino acid?
A
Prostaglandin
B
Progesterone
C
Epinephrine
D
Estrogen
Answer
Epinephrine
Explanation
Solution
Epinephrine is the derivative of amino acid. Epinephrine is formed by the hydroxylation and decarboxylation of the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine.