An example of protein which acts as a hormone is :

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An example of protein which acts as a hormone is :

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SSC

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{'hormone': [6, 1, 1, 1], 'protein': [2, 0, 2, 1], 'trypsin': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'oxytocin': [4, 0, 2, 2], 'keratin': [1, 1, 0, 0], 'casein': [3, 0, 1, 0]}

The correct answer is option 2: Oxytocin. Oxytocin is an example of a protein that acts as a hormone. It is produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. Oxytocin plays a role in various physiological processes, particularly in reproduction and social bonding. It is often referred to as the "love hormone" or "cuddle hormone" because it is involved in promoting feelings of trust, affection, and intimacy. Oxytocin also plays a crucial role in childbirth by stimulating contractions of the uterus and milk letdown during breastfeeding. Unlike options 1, 3, and 4 (Trypsin, Keratin, and Casein), which are proteins with different functions, Oxytocin acts specifically as a hormone in the body.