Insulin production and its action in human body are responsible for the level of diabetes. This compound belongs to which of the following categories?
A co-enzyme
A hormone
An enzyme
An antibiotic.
As we learnt in
Globular proteins -
They have compact spherical shape and are usually water soluble as hydrophobic side chains are embedded inside.
- wherein
Eg. Insulin , albumins
Insulin is a globular proteins which is a biochemically active hormone secreted by pancreas.
Option 1)
A co-enzyme
This option is incorrect
Option 2)
A hormone
This option is correct
Option 3)
An enzyme
This option is incorrect
Option 4)
An antibiotic.
This option is incorrect
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