O-LevelBiologyGenetics & Variation5090/11 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q361 Mark
The gene for human insulin production can be inserted into bacterial DNA to enable the industrial production of insulin. What is an advantage of using this type of insulin to treat a patient with diabetes?
AAny offspring of the patient will be protected against developing diabetes.
BThe patient's pancreas will start producing insulin when it is needed by the body.
CThe insulin gene will be replaced in the patient's DNA in cells in the pancreas.
DThe patient will not suffer any side effects from using insulin produced in animals.
✓ Correct answer
D: The patient will not suffer any side effects from using insulin produced in animals.
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