Biology
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Medium
Question
Protein which acts as hormone is __________?
A
Casein
B
Trypsin
C
Oxytocin
✓ Official correct answer
D
Keratin
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A
Casein
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B
Trypsin
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C
Oxytocin
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D
Keratin
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Explanation
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone, released by the posterior pituitary gland, that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.