The production of proteins to benefit humans using recombinant DNA technology utilises cells from both prokaryotic and from eukaryotic organisms.
Explain why the production of such proteins is usually carried out by eukaryotic cells, such as yeasts or animal cells in culture, rather than by prokaryotic cells.Â
State three advantages of using genetic engineering to produce recombinant human proteins.
Column 1 of Fig. 1 shows three separate human proteins that have been produced successfully using genetic modification of a separate organism.Â
Fig. 1
Join one of the boxes from Column 1 to the most appropriate box in Column 2 with a straight line.
Do the same linking the boxes in Columns 2 and 3.Â
Prior to the use of transgenic organisms to produce insulin, diabetic patients were often given injections of insulin extracted from the pancreases of pigs or cows.
State two advantages of treating diabetics with recombinant insulin over the use of animal-extracted insulin.
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