Recombinant DNA Technology Quiz
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Which of the following is true about recombinant therapeutics?

  • They induce unwanted immunological responses
  • They are produced from non-human sources
  • They enable mass production of safe and effective therapeutic drugs (correct)
  • They are not as effective as therapeutics isolated from non-human sources
  • What is the benefit of using bacterium to produce human insulin?

  • It eliminates the need for insulin from other animals
  • It is a complex and time-consuming process
  • It reduces the risk of allergic reactions in patients
  • It allows for easy and large-scale production of insulin (correct)
  • Why is insulin from an animal source not as desirable for diabetic patients?

  • It may cause allergic reactions or other types of reactions in some patients (correct)
  • It is difficult to extract from animals
  • It is not effective in managing adult-onset diabetes
  • It causes allergic reactions in all patients
  • Which enzyme is crucial for the immune system to function?

    <p>Adenosine deaminase (ADA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gene therapy?

    <p>A method to correct a gene defect in an individual or embryo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first clinical gene therapy given for?

    <p>Adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is gene therapy performed in the first step?

    <p>Lymphocytes are grown in a culture outside the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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