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Which of the following is not a characteristic of insulin?

A

It stimulates the process of gluconeogenesis.

B

It binds to glycoprotein receptors on cell membrane.

C

Its deficiency leads to diabetes mellitus.

D

Its oversecretion leads to insulin shock.

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A
Insulin hormone produce dby beta cells of glucose to glycogen, i.e, glycogenesis. Gluconeogenesis is stimulated by glucagon.
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