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BiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationEndocrine Glands and HormonesMedium2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyMediumsingle choice
Which one of the following is NOT an amine derivative?
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Answer:
A
Solution:
Prostaglandins are lipid autacoids derived from arachidonic acid, which is a 20-carbon polyunsaturated fatty acid. They do not contain nitrogen and are therefore not amine derivatives.
Epinephrine and nor-epinephrine are catecholamines derived from the amino acid tyrosine.
Melatonin is an indolamine derived from the amino acid tryptophan.
Thus, prostaglandin is not an amine derivative.
Answer: Prostaglandin
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Chemical Coordination and IntegrationSubtopic:Endocrine Glands and Hormones
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