MCQ
The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by:
  • A
    Hydrogen bonds
  • B
    Covalent bond
  • C
    Phosphodiester bond
  • D
    Disulphide bridges

Answer

D. Disulphide bridges
Explanation:
Human insulin is made up of 51 amino acids arranged in two polypeptide chains. Chain A has 21 amino acids and chain B has 30 amino acids. The two polypeptide chains are interconnected by disulphide bridges or S - S - linkages.

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