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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 formation of disulphide bridges

C

Removed during maturation of proinsulin to insulin

D

Responsible for its biological activity

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The correct Answer is:
C
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