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Glucagon and Its Mode of Action

Insulin prote...

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Insulin protein consists of

A

two polypeptide chains

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B

three polypeptide chains

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C

four polypeptide chains

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D

More than four polypeptides chains

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Solution

The correct option is A
two polypeptide chains

Insulin protein consists of two polypeptide chains (A and B) held together by disulfide bonds.

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