What is recombinant DNA technology primarily used for?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is recombinant DNA technology primarily used for?
  1. To create genetically identical organisms
  2. To produce proteins, such as insulin
  3. To sequence entire genomes
  4. To analyze gene expression

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is recombinant DNA technology primarily used for?
Correct Answer: To produce proteins like insulin.
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA is the genetic material that carries information in living organisms.
  • Step 2: Learn that recombinant DNA technology involves taking DNA from one organism and combining it with DNA from another organism.
  • Step 3: Recognize that this technology is often used to create new proteins that can be beneficial for humans.
  • Step 4: Identify that one common use of recombinant DNA technology is to produce insulin for people with diabetes.
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