If a Gene for Human Insulin Is Inserted into a Cow

question 73

Multiple Choice

If a gene for human insulin is inserted into a cow embryo,and the mature transgenic cow is examined

• A) only the sperm and egg cells should contain the insulin DNA.
• B) only the nonreproductive cells should contain the insulin DNA.
• C) the cow would become sterile as an adult.
• D) every cell should contain the insulin DNA.
• E) the insulin protein would be expressed in all cells.

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