Insulin differs from growth hormone, as it

Increases activity of m-RNA and ribosomes

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Increase the permeability of cell membrane

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Affects metabolism of fats by inducing lipogenesis

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Increases protein synthesis

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Solution

The correct option is B Affects metabolism of fats by inducing lipogenesis
The actions of growth hormone (GH) are anabolic and lipolytic, leading to an increase in lean body mass and reduction in fat mass.
Whereas insulin hormone maintains blood sugar level by converting excess sugar in the glycogen. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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