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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology -Principles and Processes

Question:

In the given picture ,it represents maturation of pro-insulin into insulin ,identify 'A' in the picture ?

Options:

B-peptide .

D-peptide .

C-peptide .

A-peptide .

Correct Answer:

C-peptide .

Explanation:

Insulin is synthesised as a pro-hormone (like a pro-enzyme, the pro-hormone also needs to be processed before it becomes a fully mature and functional hormone) which contains an extra stretch called the C peptide. This C peptide is not present in the mature insulin and is removed during maturation into insulin.