PATHOLOGY

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: -The advantages of genetic engineering organisms to produce recombinant human proteins are: More cost-effective to produce large volumes (i.e. there is an unlimited availability) Simpler (with regards to using prokaryotic cells) Faster to produce many proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Through the use of transgenics, one can produce plants with desired traits and even increased yields. The transgenics would allow for more crops that last longer and withstand pests and diseases. Transgenic plant production will allow us to feed the growing population and to produce more desirable products.

Detailed explanation-4: -Transgenic bacteria have been engineered to express proteins that are used for human consumption, such as insulin that can be used to treat diabetes. Transgenic goats have been produced that produce large amounts of antithrombin, an anticoagulative protein. Transgenic bacteria can also produce human growth hormone.

Detailed explanation-5: -The bacterial cells carrying the rDNA are called transgenic bacteria and serve to produce insulin protein at a large scale.