HARDMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryOrganic ChemistryBiomoleculesAchiever Section
The hormone which controls the processes like burning of fats, proteins and carbohydrates to liberate energy in the body is
A.cortisone
B.thyroxine✓ Correct
C.adrenaline
D.insulin
Explanation
Thyroxine is the hormone which controls the process of buring fats, proteins and carbohydrate to liberate energy in the body. It is secreated by the thyroid gland into the blood stream. It then reaches to organs through blood like liver, kidney etc. and gets activated. The activated form of thyroxine is tri- iodothyronine. Thus, the correct option is (b) thyroxine. Assertion-Reason Type Questions While answering these questions, you are required to choose any one of the following responses. (A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. (
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