Which of the following is not a characteristic of insulin?

Options

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.

Answer

A

Explanation

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