OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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The insulin could be from different species
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Large amounts of insulin are produced quickly
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Depends on donations from other humans
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Irregular supply
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria can generate human insulin using recombinant DNA technology, since their genetic code contains essentially the same bases, namely A, G, C, and T. This happens because in all organisms the genetic code is universal; that is, a three-base codon codes for the same amino acid in all organisms.
Detailed explanation-3: -Not limited by the slaughter of animals. Large quantities can be made quickly. No risk of transferring infections. More effective at treating diabetes as animal insulin is different to human insulin. No ethical issues concerning the use of animals.