Chemically, cortisone is:
Correct answer: D. A steroid
- A. A protein
- B. A poly-peptide
- C. An amino acid
- D. A steroid
Explanation
Cortisone is a steroid. Steroids are a class of organic compounds that have a specific molecular structure consisting of four rings of carbon atoms. Cortisone is a corticosteroid, which is a type of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. It has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties and is used in medicine to treat various conditions such as arthritis and allergic reactions.
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