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Insulin in Humans

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Mature insulin is different from pro-insulin in

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Having more number of nucleotides

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The absence of C - Peptide

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Having more number of amino acids

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Causing allergic reactions

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Solution

The correct option is B The absence of C - Peptide
Pro-insulin differs from mature insulin as pro-insulin contains C-peptide which is absent in mature insulin.

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