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Question
Do you agree with the statement – “ All hormones are chemical signals”? Yes / No. Justify your answer.
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Solution
Yes, Chemically, hormones are peptides, amines, or steroids. They are involved in regulating. The metabolism of the body. They can bring about specific chemical changes during the metabolic
process. Therefore, hormones can be termed as 'chemical messengers'.
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