JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following hormones contains iodine?

(A)ThyroxineCorrect
(B)Insulin
(C)Testosterone
(D)Adrenaline

Answer: (A)

Solution

Thyroxine is synthesised from iodinated tyrosine residues and contains iodine atoms as an essential structural feature; this is why dietary iodine is required for

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