Question 10
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In modern medicine, biotechnology plays a significant role in producing
treatments for various conditions, including diabetes. One of the most well-known
applications of biotechnology is the production of insulin, which is vital for
managing diabetes. What is the MOST likely method used to produce this insulin
through biotechnology?
A. Insulin is extracted from plants and purified in a lab.
B. Scientists insert the human insulin gene into bacteria, which then produce
insulin.
C. The insulin is synthesized entirely by chemical processes without using any
living organisms.
D. Insulin is collected from healthy humans and injected into patients who need
it.
In modern medicine, biotechnology plays a significant role in producing
treatments for various conditions, including diabetes. One of the most well-known
applications of biotechnology is the production of insulin, which is vital for
managing diabetes. What is the MOST likely method used to produce this insulin
through biotechnology?
A. Insulin is extracted from plants and purified in a lab.
B. Scientists insert the human insulin gene into bacteria, which then produce
insulin.
C. The insulin is synthesized entirely by chemical processes without using any
living organisms.
D. Insulin is collected from healthy humans and injected into patients who need
it.