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GATE 2026 BM – Question 54

Mammalian Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology · Endocrine System · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which are peptide hormones?

  1. Cortisol
  2. Testosterone
  3. Oxytocin
  4. Insulin

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Correct answer: (C) Oxytocin; (D) Insulin

Explanation

Oxytocin is a short peptide hormone and insulin is a protein/peptide hormone with two polypeptide chains. Cortisol and testosterone are steroids derived from cholesterol rather than peptide chains. Thus C,D are selected.

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