Back to Directory
neet BIOLOGYMedium

Statements related to human Insulin are given below. Which statement(s) is/are correct about genetically engineered Insulin? (a) Pro-hormone insulin contain extra stretch of C-peptide (b) A-peptide and B-peptide chains of insulin were produced separately in E.coli, extracted and combined by creating disulphide bond between them. (c) Insulin used for treating Diabetes was extracted from Cattles and Pigs. (d) Pro-hormone Insulin needs to be processed for converting into a mature and functional hormone. (e) Some patients develop allergic reactions to the foreign insulin. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

(a), (b) and (d) only

B

(b) only

C

(c) and (d) only

D

(c), (d) and (e) only

Step-by-Step Solution

Option (2) is the correct answer as genetically engineered insulin has A-peptide and B-peptide chains of insulin which are produced separately in E.coli, then they are extracted and combined by creating disulphide bond between them.

Practice Mode Available

Master this Topic on Sushrut

Join thousands of students and practice with AI-generated mock tests.

Get Started
Solved: BIOLOGY Question for NEET | Sushrut