Multiple choice

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. The insulin produced in the human body is chemically a steroid compound.

  2. Persons who have had organ transplants are treated with steroids to suppress immune responses.

  3. Proteases are often used in the manufacture of responses.

  4. Some yeasts are able to grow on straight chain hydrocarbons.

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Explanation

The question asks for the INCORRECT statement. Option A states that insulin is a steroid compound, which is FALSE - insulin is actually a peptide hormone (protein) composed of amino acids, not a steroid. All other statements are correct: steroids are used to suppress immune responses after organ transplants, proteases are used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and some yeasts can metabolize hydrocarbons.

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