Human insulins are obtained by the following
sources/methods except:
A. Cadaver pancreas
B. Proinsulin recombinant bacterial
C. Precursor yeast recombinant
D. Enzyme modification of **** insulin

1 Answer

Answer :

. Cadaver pancreas

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