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  1. The metal present in insulin is
    1. Copper
    2. Iron
    3. Zinc
    4. Magnesium
Correct Option: C

Insulin storage vesicles in humans and many other species contain high concentrations of Zn2+ and Ca2+ ions. Zinc plays an important role in insulin hexamerisation, which is closely related to some of the processes in insulin biosynthesis and storage.



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