Question
Explain the steps involved in the production of genetically engineered insulin.
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Answer
Gen for chain A and gene for chain B of insulin are prepared, inserted, into plasmid, of E.coli separately, E.coli cultured and chain extracted, combined by disulphide bonds (to produce human insulin).
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