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Which of the following peptide chain is removed during maturation of pro-insulin into insulin?(a) A-peptide(b) B-peptide(c) C-peptide(d) B and C peptide
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Pro-insulin is the precursor of insulin and it consists of three parts: A-peptide, B-peptide, and C-peptide. Show more…
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