What is the primary use of insulin produced through recombinant DNA technology?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary use of insulin produced through recombinant DNA technology? (2022)
  1. To treat diabetes
  2. To enhance growth in livestock
  3. To improve crop yield
  4. To produce biofuels

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary use of insulin produced through recombinant DNA technology? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand that insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels in the body.
  • Step 2: Recognize that some people have diabetes, which means their bodies do not produce enough insulin.
  • Step 3: Learn that recombinant DNA technology is a method used to create insulin in a lab by inserting the human insulin gene into bacteria.
  • Step 4: Know that the bacteria then produce insulin, which can be harvested and purified.
  • Step 5: Realize that this lab-made insulin is used by people with diabetes to help manage their blood sugar levels.
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