Multiple choice

Insulin is a hormone regulating glucose in blood. Which of the following compounds acts as insulin mimic?

  1. Ammonium metavanadate

  2. Ammonium nitrate

  3. Ammonium nonanoate

  4. Ammonium oxalate
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Explanation

Ammonium metavanadate, NH4VO3, is a yellow crystalline solid which is water soluble inorganic acid that acts as insulin mimic. It functions as a catalyst to certain reactions and is known to have toxic effects in certain species. It has been found in slag and fly ash produced from coal burning.

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