A hormone is produced to regulate water balance.It would be considered a(n)
A) primary metabolite.
B) secondary metabolite.
C) haplotype.
D) proteome.
E) enzyme.

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Primary metabolites are substances produced during the growth of new cells and are necessary for the basic functions of the organism, such as growth and development. Hormones that regulate water balance, such as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), are essential for the organism's survival, making them primary metabolites.

A Hormone Is Produced to Regulate Water Balance