How is a mature,functional insulin hormone different from its prohormone form?
- AThe prohormone contains an extra $C$-peptide chain.
- BThe mature insulin contains an extra $C$-peptide chain.
- CThe prohormone is shorter than the mature insulin.
- DThere is no difference between the two forms.
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