One Possible Use of Transgenic Plants Is in the Production

question 21

Multiple Choice

One possible use of transgenic plants is in the production of human proteins, such as vaccines. Which of the following issues is a possible hindrance that must be overcome in order for this process to work properly?

• A) prevention of transmission of plant allergens to the vaccine recipients
• B) prevention of vaccine-containing plants being consumed by insects
• C) use of plant cells to translate non-plant-derived mRNA
• D) inability of the human digestive system to accept plant-derived protein

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