SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a scientist is studying the methods of inserting human insulin gene in bacteria, which branch of biology may this be?
A
Pharmacology
B
Biotechnology
C
Physiology
D
Anatomy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. If a scientist is studying the method of inserting the human insulin genes in bacteria, the branch of biology is c) Biotechnology.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -pBR322 vector is used in the production of human insulin through recombinant DNA technology.

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