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Standard XII
Biology
Insulin in Humans
The number of...
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The number of amino acids in insulin is:
A
21
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B
574
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C
51
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D
5733
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Solution
The correct option is
C
51
51
amino acids are present in insulin. I
nsulin is made from two polypeptide chains named subunit A and B.
Subunit A consists of 21 amino acids, whereas subunit B consists of 30 amino acids. These chains are connected by two disulfide bridges.
Option C is correct.
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