Biology
Grade-10
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Question
The full form of Igf2 is
Insulin-like growth factor 2
Insulin-like germinal factor 2
insulin-like growth factor receptor 2
None of the above
Insulin-like growth factor 2
Insulin-like germinal factor 2
insulin-like growth factor receptor 2
None of the above
Hint:
Insulin-like Growth Factor 2
The correct answer is: Insulin-like growth factor 2
A protein made by the body that stimulates the growth of many types of cells. IGF is similar to insulin (a hormone made in the pancreas). There are two forms of IGF called IGF-1 and IGF-2. Higher than normal levels of IGF-1 may increase the risk of several types of cancer. IGF is a type of growth factor and a type of cytokine. Also called insulin-like growth factor and somatomedin.
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