Ethene. Ethene is the smallest of the alkene series. More commonly called ethylene, it is an important intermediate in many chemical synthesis processes. Notably, it is used in the manufacture of ethylene glycol for antifreeze.It is also used in the synthesis of ethanol.thene is the smallest of the alkene series. More commonly called ethylene, it is an important intermediate in many chemical synthesis processes. Notably, it is used in the manufacture of ethylene glycol for antifreeze.
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats; in addition, it stores fat to be used for energy later. When you eat, your blood sugar increases, which causes insulin to be released.
The molecular origins of insulin go at least as far back as the simplest unicellular eukaryotes. Apart from animals, insulin-like proteins are also known to exist in Fungi and Protista kingdoms. The human insulin protein is composed of 51 amino acids, and has a molecular mass of 5808 Da. It is a dimer of an A-chain and a B-chain, which are linked together by disulfide bonds.