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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Indicates pregnancy.
Options
A FSH
B LH
C hCG
Correct Answer
D GnRH
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the cells that form the placenta after implantation. Its presence in urine or blood is the basis for most pregnancy tests, as it indicates that a woman is pregnant.

Hint

This is the 'pregnancy hormone' detected by home pregnancy tests.

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