Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Genetic technology applied to medicine

Genetic technology applied to medicine — practice question

Gene technology allows insulin to be manufactured on a large scale using prokaryotes such as Escherichia coli. Table 7.1 outlines the sequence of steps in one method for producing insulin using E. coli. Complete Table 7.1 by writing one statement in each blank box.
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Complete Table 7.1 by writing one statement in each of the blank boxes to describe the steps and the reasons for producing insulin with E. coli.

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