Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using codes given below the lists: List I I. Vitamin A) Pepsin II. Enzyme B) Carotene III. Hormone C) Keratin IV. Protein D) Progesterone Codes:
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- AI - A, II - B, III - C, IV - D
- BI - B, II - A, III - D, IV - CCorrect
- CI - B, II - A, III - C, IV - D
- DI - A, II - B, III - D, IV - C
Explanation
The correct option is B based on the following associations between the lists:
I. Vitamin matches with B (Carotene). Beta-carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A and is often classified within the vitamin group in this context.
II. Enzyme matches with A (Pepsin). Pepsin is a primary digestive enzyme produced in the stomach that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
III. Hormone matches with D (Progesterone). Progesterone is an endogenous steroid and progestogen sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
IV. Protein matches with C (Keratin). Keratin is a structural fibrous protein that makes up hair, nails, and the outer layer of human skin.
Matching these pairs leads to the sequence I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C.

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