Which of the following is required for crystallization and storage of the hormone insulin?

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rishabh 58 June 1, 2021 0 Comments

Which of the following is required for crystallization and storage of the hormone insulin?
(A) Mn++
(B) Mg++
(C) Ca++
(D) Zn++

Pramiti Kumari Answered question September 2, 2024

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-09-02T02:19:06+00:00

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Pramiti Kumari 1.51K Posted September 2, 2024 0 Comments

(D) Zn++ is required for the crystallization and storage of the hormone insulin.

Pramiti Kumari Answered question September 2, 2024

score 0 · Answer 2 · 2024-08-27T08:01:32+00:00

The correct answer is (D) Zn++.

Zinc ions (Zn++) play a crucial role in the crystallization and storage of insulin in the pancreas. Insulin is stored in the form of zinc-insulin crystals in the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. Zinc helps to stabilize the insulin hexamer, allowing it to crystallize and be stored until it’s released into the bloodstream.