Genetic Engineering Advancements

Which headline would be an example of genetic engineering?

A.) Mrs. O'Hara Gives Birth to Fourth Redhead

B.) Farmer Brown's Pigs: Best Quality Ham for the money

C.) Gene Added to Liver Improves Clotting Time

D.) Bacteria Make Human Insulin

Answer:

The correct answer is option D, Bacteria Make Human Insulin.

Genetic engineering is a field that involves altering the genetic material of organisms. One of the significant advancements in genetic engineering is the production of human insulin by bacteria.

A bacterium is made to produce insulin through the technology “Recombinant DNA”. Recombinant DNA technology is the process through which a human gene is inserted into the genetic material of bacterium by removing a loop from DNA of bacteria known as plasmid. The plasmid is then again returned to the DNA and recombinant bacteria is then placed in a large fermentation tank to synthesize insulin.

This breakthrough has revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, allowing for the production of insulin on a large scale at a lower cost. It showcases the potential of genetic engineering to address medical needs and improve human health.