Biology PYQ 230 of 399 · Endocrine System & Hormones

Which of the following is a hormone?

  1. ARNA
  2. BInvertase
  3. CInsulin
  4. DAscorbic acid

46th BPSC Prelims 2004

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Correct answer: (c) Insulin

Explanation

Insulin is a hormone, secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. It controls the metabolism of glucose, and its lack causes diabetes.

Invertase is an enzyme, RNA a nucleic acid, and ascorbic acid is vitamin C.

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