Biology NEET Previous Year Question Paper NEET 2022 Previous Year Question Paper Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Statements related to human Insulin are given below.

Which statement(s) is/are correct about genetically engineered Insulin?

A
Pro-hormone insulin contain extra stretch of C-peptide ,
B
A-peptide and B-peptide chains of insulin were produced separately in E.coli, extracted and combined by creating disulphide bond between them. and only
C
Insulin used for treating Diabetes was extracted from Catties and Pigs. and ,
D
Pro-hormone Insulin needs to be processed for converting into a mature and functional hormone. (e) Some patients develop allergic reactions to the foreign insulin. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: only only and (e) only

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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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