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C-peptide of human insulin is...

C-peptide of human insulin is

A

A part of mature insulin molecule

B

Responsible for its biological activity

C

Responsible for formation of disulphide bridges

D

Removed during maturation of proinsulin to insulin

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The correct Answer is:
D
C stands for connecting, it is found in proinsulin connecting A-chain with B-chain.
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