Statements related to human insulin are given below. Which statement$(s)$ is/are correct about genetically engineered insulin?
$(a)$ Pro-hormone insulin contains an extra stretch of $C$-peptide.
$(b)$ $A$-peptide and $B$-peptide chains of insulin were produced separately in $E. coli$,extracted,and combined by creating disulfide bonds between them.
$(c)$ Insulin used for treating diabetes was extracted from cattle and pigs.
$(d)$ Pro-hormone insulin needs to be processed for converting into a mature and functional hormone.
$(e)$ Some patients develop allergic reactions to the foreign insulin.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    $(b)$ only
  • B
    $(c)$ and $(d)$ only
  • C
    $(c), (d)$ and $(e)$ only
  • D
    $(a), (b)$ and $(d)$ only

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