Insulin production and its action in human body are responsible for the level of diabetes. This compound belongs to which of the following categories :

A coezyme

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A hormone

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An enzyme

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An antibiotic

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The correct option is A A hormone
A hormoneis a class of signaling molecules produced by glands inmulticellular organisms that are transported by the circulatory system to target distant organs to regulate physiology and behaviour. Insulin is a hormone which are responsible for the level of sugar in blood and hence maintaining the level of diabetes.

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