Question
Explain the various steps involved in the production of artificial insulin.
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Answer
Two DNA sequences corresponding to A and B polypeptide chains of human insulin were prepared, these were introduced into E.coli to produce A and B chains separately, these chains were extracted and combined by creating disulphide bonds.
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