Which of the following statements about hormone synthesis is NOT correct?
A. Progesterone is a precursor of mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid hormones.
B. Pregnenolone is a precursor for all steroid hormones.
C. Progesterone can be a precursor of cortisol.
D. Peptide hormones are polymers of amino acids.
E. Tryptophan is a precursor for thyroid hormones.
Answer: E
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