Question

Which of the following statements regarding hormones is incorrect ?

• A. Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals which acts as intercellular messengers
• B. Hormones are molecules of low molecular weight and are produced in traces
• C. Hormones provide energy and also effect growth and metabolic activities of target cell
• D. Many hormones are produced in inactive form

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hormones do not provide energy or building materials but they effect growth, differentiation and metabolic activities of their target cell.