Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structure of progestin and androgen must be drawn.
Concept introduction:
Progestin hormones include progesterone which is responsible for the preparation of uterus for implantation of the fertilized egg.
Androgens are steroid hormones (also called male hormones) that regulate development and maintenance of male characteristics in vertebrates. They are produced in the testes.
(b)
Interpretation:
Structural similarities between progestin and androgen must be mentioned
Concept introduction:
Androgen and progestin are steroidal hormones. So, both these compounds have steroid nucleus.
(c)
Interpretation:
Structural differences between progestin and androgen must be mentioned
Concept introduction:
The two compounds differ in structure due to the presence of different groups at the 17 carbon.
(d)
Interpretation:
Biological activity of progestin and androgen must be mentioned
Concept introduction:
Progestin hormones include progesterone which is responsible for the preparation of uterus for implantation of the fertilized egg.
Androgens are steroid hormones (also called male hormones) that regulate development and maintenance of male characteristics in vertebrates. They are produced in the testes.
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