(a(i))[4]
State the function of each enzyme in making rDNA that carries the gene for human insulin: - reverse transcriptase - DNA polymerase - restriction enzyme - DNA ligase
(a(ii))[3]
Outline the role of insulin in a healthy human body.
(a(iii))[2]
Describe and explain one advantage of treating diabetics with human insulin produced by rDNA technology.
(b(i))[4]
With reference to Fig. 3.1, describe how the activity of human insulin differs from that of insulin X.
(b(ii))[2]
Suggest how exchanging the positions of two amino acids in the insulin molecule may cause differences in activity.