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Testosterone is not orally active because?

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Q. 25 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 668)

Testosterone is not orally active because?

  • React with acid
  • Degradation
  • Reduction
  • Rapid oxidation of 17-hydroxy group to ketones

Ans → (d)Rapid oxidation of 17-hydroxy group to ketones

Explanation → Testosterone is an androgenic steroid hormone, responsible for male characteristics.

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