Q37 / 125 · BITSAT 2013 · Chemistry

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
    An enzyme
  • Correct answer
    B
    A hormone
  • C
    A co-enzyme
  • D
    An antibiotic

Solution

Insulin is a biochemically active peptide harmone secreted by pancreas.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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