Statements related to human Insulin are given below.
Which statement(s) is/are correct about genetically engineered Insulin?
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Genetically engineered insulin contains A-peptide and B-peptide chains of insulin that are produced separately in E.coli before being extracted and combined via a disulphide bond. Hence, is the appropriate answer.
Statement is incorrect as genetically engineered insulin does not have an extra stretch of C- peptide.
Statement is incorrect as insulin obtained from cattle and pigs is not genetically engineered insulin.
Statement is incorrect because conversion of pro-insulin to insulin is not required during production of insulin by genetic engineering as A-peptide and B-peptide chains are produced separately.
Statement (e) is incorrect as allergic reactions to insulin are mostly seen when the insulin is obtained from animals.
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