Why Is Insulin Produced by Genetically Engineered E

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why is insulin produced by genetically engineered E.coli cells superior to insulin obtained from animal sources?

• A) Animal insulin has a shorter life span than insulin produced using recombinant DNA techniques.
• B) It contains human rather than animal sequences, reducing the chances of an allergic response.
• C) Animal insulin is more difficult to purify than is recombinantly produced insulin.
• D) Recombinantly produced insulin has a much higher activity level.
• E) Recombinantly produced insulin is easier to obtain than insulin from animals.

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