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What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?

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  1. A.It has saved millions of lives by treating diabetesβœ“ Correct answer
  2. B.It ended the Spanish flu epidemic
  3. C.It made Canada a leader in shipbuilding
  4. D.It led directly to the Charter of Rights

Explanation

Banting and Best discovered insulin at the University of Toronto in 1921–22, transforming diabetes treatment worldwide.

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