Many drugs are produced by placing human genes into bacteria.The bacteria then transcribe and translate these genes into functional human proteins that can then be purified and given as drugs.The fact that this process works is consistent with which statement?

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The fact that human genes can be expressed and translated into functional proteins by bacteria suggests that humans and bacteria share a common ancestor and use similar genetic machinery. This is because the genetic code used by all organisms is essentially the same, and the fundamental processes of transcription and translation are nearly identical across all domains of life.

Many Drugs Are Produced by Placing Human Genes into Bacteria