THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
RECOMBINANT DNA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The gene used is from human
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Insulin produced similar to human insulin
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Non allergic
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Cheaper and can reproduce in large amount
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are three main benefits to using genetically engineered insulin: There are no adverse reactions to genetically engineered insulin. Patients can have allergic reactions to cow or pig insulin, and they act slightly differently in the body. The production of genetically engineered insulin is cheaper.
Detailed explanation-2: -Advantages of genetically engineered insulin: Not limited by the slaughter of animals. Large quantities can be made quickly. No risk of transferring infections.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hint: Human insulin can be produced by inserting the human insulin gene into the plasmid, putting the plasmid into bacteria, and putting the “recombinant” bacteria in fermentation tanks. There, the bacteria begin producing human insulin.
Detailed explanation-4: -This GM insulin has some advantages over insulin taken from pigs or cattle: it can be made in very large amounts from bacteria grown in a fermenter. it is less likely to cause an adverse reaction. it overcomes ethical concerns from vegetarians and some religious groups.