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Mitochondria have their own DNA ā evidence they were once independent bacteria absorbed by early cells.
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Mitochondria have their own DNA ā evidence they were once independent bacteria absorbed by early cells.
Which statement(s) is/are correct about genetically engineered insulin? (a) Pro-hormone insulin contains an 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 a disulfide bond between them.(c) Insulin used for treating diabetes was extracted from cattle and pigs.(d) Pro-hormone insulin needs to be processed for converting it 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:
To solve this problem, we need to analyze the given statements about genetically engineered insulin:(a) Pro-hormone insulin contains an extra stretch of C-peptide. - This statement is correct. Pro-hormone insulin, also known as proinsulin, includes the A-chain, B-chain, and C-peptide. The C-peptide is removed to produce mature insulin.(b) A-peptide and B-peptide chains of insulin were produced separately in E. coli, extracted, and combined by creating a disulfide bond between them. - This statement is correct. In the production of genetically engineered insulin, the A and B chains are synthesized separately in E. coli and then chemically combined to form functional insulin.
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