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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following is an incorrect statement w.r.t. animal insulin?
A
It does not elicit immune response.
B, C, and D
B, C, and D
B
It can be orally administered to diabetic people.
A, and C only
A, and C only
C
It is just as effective as human insulin over prolonged time.
and 
only
and only
D
It was extracted from pancreas of slaughtered cattle and pigs.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, B, and C
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, B, and C
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Animal insulin can elicit immune responses in some patients due to amino-acid differences from human insulin. Insulin is a protein and is digested if taken orally; it must be injected. Over time it is not as effective as human insulin because of antibody formation/allergic reactions. Historically, insulin was extracted from slaughtered cattle and pigs.
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