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Give the structure and synthesis of insulin in humans.
Very Short Answer
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Solution
Mature insulin consists of two polypeptide chains, A and B, joined by disulphide bonds. In humans it is first made as proinsulin, which contains an extra C-peptide; removal of this peptide produces mature, functional insulin.
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Chapter 16: Biotechnology and Its Applications - EXERCISES [Page 847]
