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A newly discovered hormone contains four amino acids linked together. Identify the chemical class under which this hormone would be classified. a. lipid-derived hormones b. amino acid-derived hormones c. peptide hormones d. glycoprotein hormones

Name: Problem 6, Chapter 28: Biology for AP Courses
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Description: A newly discovered hormone contains four amino acids linked together. Identify the chemical class under which this hormone would be classified. a. lipid-derived hormones b. amino acid-derived hormones c. peptide hormones d. glycoprotein hormones

   A newly discovered hormone contains four amino acids linked together. Identify the chemical class under which this hormone would be classified.
a. lipid-derived hormones
b. amino acid-derived hormones
c. peptide hormones
d. glycoprotein hormones

Biology for AP Courses

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Chapter 28, Problem 6

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Lipid-derived hormones are mostly derived from cholesterol. Amino acid-derived hormones are typically derived from amino acids. Peptide hormones refer to polypeptides, which are chains of amino acids linked together. Glycoproteins are proteins with carbohydrates Show more…

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Key Concepts

Hormones

Hormones are biochemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system that travel either through the bloodstream or neural pathways to regulate various physiological processes in target cells.

Peptide Hormones

Peptide hormones are a type of hormone composed of short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. They are generally water-soluble and act via binding to specific receptors on the surfaces of target cells, influencing a range of cellular functions.

Chemical Classification of Hormones

Hormones can be grouped based on their chemical structures into classes such as peptide hormones, steroid hormones, and amino acid-derived hormones. This classification highlights differences in synthesis, solubility, and mechanisms of receptor activation, which are key to understanding their physiological roles.

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