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Table 6.1 shows stages in the production of insulin by genetic engineering.
Complete Table 6.1. The first row has been done for you.
Table 6.1
= ‘ rh name description
M chromosomes threads of DNA found in the nucleus
N gene section of DNA removed from human cell
Q plasmid loop of separate DNA
R bacterial Cell type of ceil that is genetically engineered
O insulin specific chain of amino acids coded by the
section of DNA removed from the human
cell
"| eee “container where bacteria grow
[5]
(c) The genetically engineered cells in Fig. 6.1 reproduce asexually.
Explain the advantages of asexual reproduction for insulin production by genetic engineering.
Rapid. reproduction.and.less energy.is.needed...............
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