How is human insulin produced by genetically engineered bacteria?
A) DNA that codes for each of the two polypeptide chains is introduced into two different populations of bacteria
B) DNA that codes for the insulin precursor is introduced into bacterial plasmids
C) DNA that codes for both the polypeptide chains is introduced into a single population of bacteria
D) This procedure cannot be done.

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Human insulin is produced by introducing DNA that codes for each of the two polypeptide chains (A and B chains) into two different populations of bacteria. These chains are then separately produced, extracted, and combined to form active insulin.

How Is Human Insulin Produced by Genetically Engineered Bacteria