A steroid-derived hormone that must be activated by hydroxylation, ______ regulates Ca2+ metabolism. 09:33 Animal Biology A steroid-derived hormone that must be activated by hydroxylation, ______ regulates Ca2+ metabolism.a. sterolb. cholesterolc. arachidonic acidd. vitamin DAnswer: vitamin D Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+