InsulinAdopted by: Samantha Barton

Elements within InsulinInsulin is primarily made up of:

Subunits of InsulinInsulin has more than one non

reducible form The alpha: Mr=135,000The beta: Mr=95,000The gamma: Mr=210,000The two major parts of the

molecule are the alpha and beta particles while the gamma particles are minor.

Functional Groups of Insulin

Insulin is made up of

51 amino acids

Amino Acid Chart

Organic Compounds of Insulin

Insulin is a protein

General Function of Amino Acids

Amino Acids serve primarily as the building blocks for proteins (including insulin)

Order of the amino acids determines function and shape of protein

Proteins are simply a long chain of amino acids, without water due to peptide bonding

Function of InsulinInsulin is a hormone located within the

pancreasHelps to regulate the body’s blood sugar

after mealsIf a blood sugar is high, more insulin will be

released, if blood sugar is low, less insulin will be released

Insulin gene consists of two separate chains of amino acids, A and B

Adoption ProcessInsulin is necessary to all of our bodiesWhen one’s body does not produce insulin

properly, we become diabeticI will fuel my body with a proper diet in order

to keep my insulin production healthy and normal

I will also have regular check-ups making sure that my sugar levels maintain healthy