Q: There are three basic types of hormones: lipid-derived, amino acid-derived, and what?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

CHAPTER SUMMARY 37.1 Types of Hormones There are three basic types of hormones: lipid-derived, amino acid-derived, and peptide. Lipid-derived hormones are structurally similar to cholesterol and include steroid hormones such as estradiol and testosterone. Amino acid-derived hormones are relatively small molecules and include the adrenal hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Peptide hormones are polypeptide chains or proteins and include the pituitary hormones, antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin), and oxytocin.

 Choices:

- manipulated

- secreted

- acidic

- peptide


A:
peptide