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Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Which one of the following statements about genetically engineered insulin is incorrect?

A
E.coli is used for producing humulin
B
Chains A, B were produced separately
C
Eli lilly company prepared it for first time
D
Genetically engineered insulin has C-peptide

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D

Human insulin produced by genetic engineering (Humulin) is processed without the C-peptide, because in bacteria (like E. coli) insulin is produced as separate A and B chains which are later joined. The C-peptide is removed during natural insulin maturation in humans, so it is not present in recombinant insulin.

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