BIOLOGY
AMINO ACIDS
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
Insulin is a protein classified based on function as
|
|
Catalytic
|
|
|
Structural
|
|
|
Transport
|
|
|
Messenger
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Insulin is a peptide hormone secreted by the cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans and maintains normal blood glucose levels by facilitating cellular glucose uptake, regulating carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism and promoting cell division and growth through its mitogenic effects.
Detailed explanation-2: -Insulin is a chemical messenger that allows cells to absorb glucose, a sugar, from the blood. The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach that is the main source of insulin in the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -They are classified into three types; fibrous, globular and derived protein.
There is 1 question to complete.