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The chemical nature of hormones secreted by α and β cells of pancreas is
The chemical nature of hormones secreted by α and β cells of pancreas is
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The correct option is D Polypetide
Beta cells of islets of Langerhans make and release insulin and alpha cells secrete glucagon. Glucagon is a 29-amino acid polypeptide. Insulin is composed of two polypeptide chains linked by disulfide bonds- chain A has 21 amino acids and chain B has 30 amino acids.
So, the correct answer is 'Polypetide'
Beta cells of islets of Langerhans make and release insulin and alpha cells secrete glucagon. Glucagon is a 29-amino acid polypeptide. Insulin is composed of two polypeptide chains linked by disulfide bonds- chain A has 21 amino acids and chain B has 30 amino acids.
So, the correct answer is 'Polypetide'
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