Why is human blood clotting factor VIII produced by genetically engineered bacteria better to treat hemophilia type A than the clotting factor isolated from human or animal blood?
A) Recombinantly produced clotting factor has a longer shelf life than natural clotting factor.
B) Clotting factor isolated from blood can transmit infectious agents.
C) Clotting factor isolated from human blood can cause transfusion reactions.
D) Recombinantly produced clotting factor is free of blood thinning factors.
E) Natural clotting factor from blood is not very active.
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