An example of hormone is

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An example of hormone is

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Science

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SSC

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{'hormone': [6, 1, 1, 1], 'cytosine': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'oxytocin': [4, 0, 2, 2], 'peprin': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'example': [18, 0, 1, 11]}

Option 1: Cytosine is not a hormone. It is one of the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA and RNA.

Option 2: Renin is an enzyme produced by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance. It is not a hormone.

Option 3: Oxytocin is an example of a hormone. It is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. Oxytocin plays a role in childbirth, breastfeeding, and social bonding.

Option 4: Peprin is not a hormone. It is not a recognized term or substance.

The correct answer is option 3, Oxytocin. It is important to understand that hormones are chemical messengers produced by various glands in the body, and they regulate various physiological functions.