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Maturation of proinsulin into insulin takes place after
Maturation of proinsulin into insulin takes place after
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The correct option is D Removal of C peptide
Insulin hormone
In mammals including humans, insulin is synthesised as a prohormone known as proinsulin. It has to be processed to become a fully functional hormone.
Proinsulin to insulin
Immature proinsulin has C peptide present in between the A and B peptide chains. Immature proinsulin matures into functional insulin after the removal of the C peptide.
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Final answer
(B) Removal of C peptide
Insulin hormone
In mammals including humans, insulin is synthesised as a prohormone known as proinsulin. It has to be processed to become a fully functional hormone.
Proinsulin to insulin
Immature proinsulin has C peptide present in between the A and B peptide chains. Immature proinsulin matures into functional insulin after the removal of the C peptide.
Pictorial representation
Final answer
(B) Removal of C peptide
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