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Question
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to chemical nature.
Solution
Characteristic: Chemically, hormones may be proteins, amines, or steroids.
Explanation: Hormones exhibit a wide range of chemical configurations. Examples encompass peptide or protein hormones such as insulin, amine hormones like epinephrine, and steroid hormones including estrogen and testosterone, each characterised by unique chemical compositions.
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