JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3el161
A combined oral contraceptive contains norethindrone and ethynylestradiol. Which statement about these is correct?
ABoth are antibiotics that sterilise the reproductive tract
BNorethindrone is an antihistamine and ethynylestradiol is an antacid
CBoth are synthetic hormone derivatives used as antifertility drugs; norethindrone is progesterone-like and ethynylestradiol is oestrogen-like
DBoth are narcotic analgesics acting on opioid receptors
Answer: C
Norethindrone is a synthetic progesterone derivative and ethynylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen derivative. Together they suppress ovulation and are antifertility drugs. They are not antibiotics, antihistamines or analgesics.