NEETChemistry-Biomolecules

NEET Chemistry Proteins MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Proinsulin differs from mature insulin in

A

Number of amino acids in A⁻chain

B

Number of polypeptide chains

C

Number of disulphide bonds

D

Presence of B⁻peptide chain

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Proinsulin is a single polypeptide chain that is cleaved to form mature insulin, which consists of two chains.

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