Question
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Lispro is
1
a lysine rich protein which facilitates transport of insulin across membrane.
2
a protein with several repeats of Lys-pro which help in transport of insulin.
3
a form of insulin in which the order of amino acids proline (28) and lysine (29) in A chain has been reversed.
4
a protein normally recommended to persons with lysine deficiency.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: HTET
Level/Paper: HTET_L3
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Correct Answer
Option C
Explanation
The correct option is 3: a form of insulin in which the order of amino acids proline (28) and lysine (29) in A chain has been reversed. Insulin Lispro (marketed as Humalog) is a rapid-acting insulin analog, which is a key medication in the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The definition provided in option 3 captures the critical structural modification that converts standard human insulin into…Read More
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