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How is a mature, functional insulin hormone different from its prohormone form?

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How is a mature, functional insulin hormone different from its prohormone form?

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Mature functional insulin is obtained by processing pro-hormone which contains an extra peptide called C-peptide. This C-peptide is removed during the maturation of pro-insulin to insulin. 

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Chapter 12: Biotechnology and Its Applications - SHORT ANSWER [Page 86]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology Exemplar [English] Class 12
Chapter 12 Biotechnology and Its Applications
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