In 1982,which Drug Became the First Recombinant DNA Technology Drug

question 2

Multiple Choice

In 1982,which drug became the first recombinant DNA technology drug to be approved by the FDA?

• A) the semisynthetic penicillin known as ampicillin, which was fermented in vats
• B) diazepam (Valium)
• C) human insulin (Humulin)
• D) Taxol (chemotherapy drug)

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