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Insulin has 51 amino acids arranged in...

Insulin has 51 amino acids arranged in

A

Single polypeptide

B

Two polypeptides of 21 and 30 amino acids

C

Two polypeptides of 25 and 26 amino acid

D

Three polypeptides having 15, 16 and 20 amino acids

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The correct Answer is:
B
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