The basic categories of hormones are peptide or proteins, steroids, and aminoacid derivatives. The chemical properties of each hormone type determine someof its functional properties and how it must interact with receptors to signal to the cell.A new hormone is discovered. Tests reveal that it is small, hydrophilic, and degraded by a protease. What type of hormone is it?
A. Amino acid derivative
B. Steroid
C. Peptide
D. Prostaglandin
E. Glucocorticoid
Answer: C
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