Asked in PMC Practice Test 7 (2021) 2021Moderate

An insulin molecule is made up of how many polypeptide chains?

Correct answer: C. 2

  • A. 1
  • B. 3
  • C. 2
  • D. 4

Explanation

Insulin is a protein made up of two polypeptide chains referred to as the A chain and the B chain. A chain contain 21 amino acids while B chain contains 30 amino acids Option A,B and D are incorrect

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