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.
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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The two polypeptide chains in insulin are joined together by di- sulphide linkage.