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Question
Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:
Options
Adrenaline
penicillin
insulin
thyroxin
Solution
Penicillin
Reason:
Adrenaline, insulin, and thyroxine are hormones, while penicillin is an antibiotic.
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