Which of the following is the first hormone prepared by genetic engineering?

Oxytocin

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Somatotropin

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Adrenaline

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Insulin

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Insulin
Insulin is the first hormone produced by genetic engineering. It was produced by the help of E.coli. It was first marketed in the name of humulin.

Suggest Corrections