The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by

A covalent bond
B disulphide bridges
C hydrogen bonds
D phosphodiester bond.

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(B) disulphide bridges

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(b) : Human insulin is made up of \(51\) amino acids arranged in two polypeptide chains. Chain \(A\) has \(21\) amino acids and chain \(B\) has \(30\) amino acids. The two polypeptide chains are interconnected by disulphide bridges or SSlinkages.

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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