Why Can the Gene That Produces Insulin in a Human

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why can the gene that produces insulin in a human be inserted into bacteria and produce the same human insulin?

• A)Because humans evolved from bacteria,the gene for insulin is already present in bacteria.
• B)The insulin gene originated in bacteria and was transferred to humans through an infection.
• C)Humans and bacteria have the same proteins.
• D)Bacterial DNA is made up of the same chemical building blocks as human DNA.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as maintenance and repairs on equipment, utilities, and salaries for employees not directly involved in production.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about fixed and variable costs in cost-volume-profit analysis remain valid.

Average Costs

The total costs (fixed and variable) divided by the number of units produced, reflecting the average cost per unit.

Manufacturing Overhead

Any production expenses beyond the cost of direct materials and labor, which include charges like equipment wear and tear, as well as overhead costs such as utility bills and property rental fees.