What is the C peptide present in insulin?

What is the C peptide present in insulin?
  1. A chain of human insulin
  2. B chain of human insulin
  3. Extra stretch
  4. Disulphide bridges

Solution

In mammals, including humans, insulin is synthesised as a pro-hormone which contains an extra stretch called the C peptide.

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