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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology and its Applications

Question:
State whether the statements are true or false:-
i) The two polypeptide chains in insulin are linked together by hydrogen bonds.
ii) In mammals including humans insulin is synthesized as a pro hormone.
iii) The C peptide is not present in the mature insulin.
Options:
i-F,ii-T,iii-F
i-F ii-T iii-T
i-T ii-T iii-T
i-F ii-F iii-T
Correct Answer:
i-F ii-T iii-T
Explanation:
The two polypeptide chains in insulin are joined together by di- sulphide linkage.