Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
C-peptide of human insulin is
A
a part of mature insulin molecule
B
responsible for formation of disulphide bridges
C
removed during maturation of pro-insulin to insulin
D
responsible for. its biological activity
Answer
removed during maturation of pro-insulin to insulin
Explanation
Solution
In mammals, including humans, insulin is synthesised as pro-hormone which needs to be processed before it becomes a fully mature and functional hormone. It contains an extra stretch called the C peptide which is removed during maturation into insulin.