MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Gene Therapy

How are bacte...

Question

How are bacteria able to produce Human insulin in Recombinant DNA Technology ?

Open in App

Solution

Bacteria:
Bacteria can produce Human insulin in Recombinant DNA Technology because the genetic code for insulin is universal.
Insulin is used to treat diabetes.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

6

Similar questions

Q. Explain how insulin can be produced using recombinant DNA technology.

Q. It is possible to produce a human protein inside a bacteria, using recombinant DNA technology, because

Q. Some of the steps involved in the production of human insulin are given below. Choose the correct sequence
i. Obtaining of gene for human insulin using c-DNA technology
ii. Culturing recombinant E-coli in bioreactors
iii. Purification of human insulin
iv. Insertion of human insulin gene into plasmid
v. Introduction of recombinant plasmid into E.coli
vi. Extraction of recombinant gene product from E-coli

Why are bacteria used in recombinant DNA technology?

Q. Assertion :Insulin is an important life saving drug for diabetic patients. Reason: It is now possible to produce insulin by using recombinant DNA technology.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Gene Therapy

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard X Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon