AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

DNA MAKES RNA MAKES PROTEIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an advantage of using transgenic bacteria to produce human proteins?
A
Transgenic bacteria can produce human proteins used to make plastics.
B
The human proteins produced by transgenic bacteria work better than those produced by humans.
C
Transgenic bacteria can produce human proteins in large amounts.
D
The human proteins produced by transgenic bacteria last longer than those produced by humans.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is an advantage of using transgenic bacteria to produce human proteins? Transgenic bacteria can produce human proteins in large amounts because bacteria reproduce rapidly. During transformation: A cell takes in DNA from outside the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -They can be used to produce enzymes, amino acids, flavourings, and other compounds used in food production. With the advent of genetic engineering, new genetic changes can easily be introduced into these bacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -The genetically engineered proteins are less harmful than normal human proteins. The genetically engineered proteins can be produced in large quantities with less cost.

Detailed explanation-4: -More nutritious food. Tastier food. Disease-and drought-resistant plants that require fewer environmental resources (such as water and fertilizer) Less use of pesticides.

Detailed explanation-5: -Recombinant human insulin has been produced predominantly using E. coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae for therapeutic use in human.

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