How many of the following statements are correct?
$(i)$ Mature insulin is made up of $A, B$ and $C$ peptides.
$(ii)$ Removal of $C$-peptide helps in the maturation of insulin.
$(iii)$ In mature insulin,$C$-peptide is present.
$(iv)$ In insulin,chains $A$ and $B$ are linked by disulphide bonds.

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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