Biology 5090 · O Level · Genetic modification

Genetic modification — practice question

The gene responsible for insulin production can be isolated from human pancreatic cells and inserted into the genetic material of a harmless bacterium. What would be the next step in using this method to treat diabetes?

  • AAdd the altered bacterium to human food.
  • BInject the altered bacterium into the blood of a person with diabetes.
  • CPut the bacterium into a fermenter to multiply rapidly.
  • DUse the altered bacterium in a nasal spray.

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