O-LevelBiologyGenetics & Variation5090/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q401 Mark
The gene for insulin production can be transferred from human DNA into bacterial DNA. These bacteria are cultured to produce human insulin. What is an advantage to patients of using this type of human insulin instead of insulin from other animals?
AIt will allow patients to pass the insulin gene to any offspring.
BIt will cause patients' pancreas glands to start producing insulin again.
CIt will be more readily available as it can be produced on a commercial scale.
DIt will result in the transfer of the insulin gene to patients.
✓ Correct answer
C: It will be more readily available as it can be produced on a commercial scale.
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