The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by

Disulphide bridges

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Hydrogen bonds

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Phosphodiester bridge

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Covalent bond

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The correct option is A Disulphide bridges
So the correct option is A.

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The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by

The correct option is A Disulphide bridgesSo the correct option is A.

The correct option is A Disulphide bridges
So the correct option is A.