Biology Biotechnology and Its Application All Topic Question For Revision Test Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

What is the disadvantage of using porcine insulin (from pig) in diabetic patients?

A
It leads hypercalcemia.
B
It is expensive.
C
It may cause allergic reactions.
D
It can lead to mutation in human genome.

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C

Porcine (pig) insulin is structurally similar to human insulin but not identical. Because of slight differences in amino acid sequence, the human immune system may recognize it as foreign and trigger an immune response.

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