The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by

Question

The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by (A) Covalent bond (B) Disulphide bridges (C) Hydrogen bonds (D) Phosphodiester bond

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Human insulin is made up of 51 amino acids arranged in two polypeptide chains. Chain A has 21 amino acids and chain B has 30 amino acids. The two polypeptide chains are interconnected by disulphide bridges or S-S-linkages

Q. The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by

Covalent bond

Disulphide bridges

Hydrogen bonds

Phosphodiester bond

Human insulin is made up of 51 amino acids arranged in two polypeptide chains. Chain A has 21 amino acids and chain B has 30 amino acids. The two polypeptide chains are interconnected by disulphide bridges or S-S-linkages