Recombinant DNA Technology Produces Transgenic Bacteria with a Human Gene

question 19

Multiple Choice

Recombinant DNA technology produces transgenic bacteria with a human gene that codes for a human protein. What problem could be associated with this process?

• A)formation of a bacterium that cannot synthesize the product
• B)production of a human protein that does not function normally
• C)a bacterium with DNA that is resistant to restriction enzymes
• D)production of the mouse form of the protein instead of the human form

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