Insulin is a

Polysaccharide

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Protein

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Oligosaccharide

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Lipid

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Solution

The correct option is C Protein
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by pancreas in higher animals like humans. It is produced by $β$ -cells in pancreas. Insulin and glucagon together are responsible for maintaining constant blood sugar levels. It decreases the blood glucose level by increasing the cellular uptake.
so, the correct answer is 'Protein'

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