Multiple choice

Genetically engineered bacteria are used for the production of

  1. thyroxine

  2. human insulin

  3. epinephrine

  4. cortisol

  5. -

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In genetic engineering, pieces of chromosome from a different organism can be inserted into a plasmid from bacteria. This allows the bacteria to make human insulin.