Biology · Human Physiology
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a placental gonadotropin that controls hormonal secretions from the corpus luteum during the initial stage of pregnancy. Following statements are made about hCG: A. It is a glycoprotein that contains galactose and hexosamine. B. It is a heterodimer with a larger alpha subunit and smaller beta subunit. C. It is a heterodimer with a smaller alpha subunit and larger beta subunit. D. The α subunit of hCG is identical to the α subunit of LH, FSH, and TSH. E. It appears as early as 6 days after conception in blood and 14 days after conception in urine. Which one of the following has the correct combination of statements?
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A, C and E
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