DNA Technology Has Many Medical Applications

question 41

Multiple Choice

DNA technology has many medical applications. Which of the following is not done routinely at present?

• A)production of hormones for treating diabetes and dwarfism
• B)production of microbes that can metabolize toxins
• C)introduction of genetically engineered genes into human gametes
• D)prenatal identification of genetic disease alleles

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