Which one is the most abundant protein in the animal world?
A
Trypsin
B
Haemoglobin
C
Collagen
D
Insulin
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)
Correct option: C
Explanation:
The most abundant protein in the animal world is Collagen. It is found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissues like cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments, and skin.
Trypsin is an enzyme which hydrolyses proteins into smaller peptides in the small intestine. It is produced as the inactive zymogen trypsinogen in the pancreas.
Haemoglobin is a iron-containing oxygen-transport protein found in red blood cells.
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets in response to high level of blood glucose. Thus, Option C is correct.