Children Who Are Pituitary Dwarfs Can Now Grow to Normal

question 126

Multiple Choice

Children who are pituitary dwarfs can now grow to normal height because of

• A) the invention of synthetic growth hormone.
• B) genetically engineered production of growth hormone by bacteria.
• C) large supplies of growth hormone from dead animals.
• D) pituitary transplants.
• E) genetic repair before birth.

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