The Hormone Insulin Is Made Up of Amino Acids and Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

The hormone insulin is made up of amino acids and is therefore a protein. Considering what you know about protein digestion, why must insulin be injected rather than taken in pill format?

• A)It cannot be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
• B)It cannot be broken down by enzymes involved in protein digestion.
• C)The hydrochloric acid would denature it in the stomach.
• D)It would be denatured by the hormone gastrin.

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