In the process of the thyroid hormone synthesis, coupling of a diiodotyrosine (DIT) and a diiodotyrosine (DIT) by thyroid peroxidase may lead to the formation of:

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In the process of the thyroid hormone synthesis, coupling of a diiodotyrosine (DIT) and a diiodotyrosine (DIT) by thyroid peroxidase may lead to the formation of:

	(A) 3,5,3'-Triiodothyronine (T₃)
	(B) 3,3',5'-Triiodothyronine (reverse T₃ or rT₃)
	(C) 3,5,3',5'-Tetraiodothyronine (T₄; also known as thyroxine)

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Posted: Sunday, June 19, 2016
Last updated: Saturday, April 30, 2016