Question

Which of the following statements is not correct ?

• A. In man insulin is synthesised as a proinsulin
• B. The proinsulin has an extra peptide called C-peptide
• C. The functional insulin has A and B chains linked together by hydrogen bonds.
• D. Genetically engineered insulin is produced in E-Coli.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The functional insulin has A and B chains linked together by disulfide bonds.