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Spider silk is one of the strongest biomolecules known. It has a tensile strength greater than Kevlar and elasticity greater than rubber. Attempts to "farm" spiders have met with little success (they tend to eat each other) . Researchers have identified the gene responsible for the formation of the silk.
-What would be a plausible suggestion to produce this protein for human use?


A) Breed less aggressive spiders until they are "domesticated."
B) Identify the protein and synthesize it using other materials.
C) Insert the gene into another organism that is easier to culture and have it produce the silk protein.
D) Never mind-it's too difficult and too small a product to try.
E) There is nothing that can be done at this stage in our understanding but in time there may be a solution.

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