Which one of the following statements regarding insulin hormone is correct?
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UPSC CAPF – 2018
Let’s evaluate the options:
A) Insulin is a protein hormone which is not produced in human body. Incorrect, it is produced in the human body.
B) Insulin is a steroid hormone which is produced in human body. Incorrect, it is produced but is a protein hormone.
C) Insulin is a cholesterol-driven hormone given to human. Incorrect, it is a protein hormone, not cholesterol-driven, though it is given to treat diabetes.
D) Insulin is a protein hormone which is produced in human body. Correct.