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Advantages
* Cheaper to be made then by normal methods
* the E.coli bacteria are friendly to the body
* bacteria can be placed in yoghurt- 1-3 yoghurt's a day should be all you would need
* bacteria can produce exact amount of insulin needed in response to the host's needs
* no allergy problems - using pig insulin caused problems for people allergic to pigs
Disadvantages
* is still being tested with mice
* yoghurt would need to be eaten regularly to replace bacteria
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∙ 13y ago- side - effects on humans (allergy)
- genetically engineered bacteria which escape into the environment will cause havoc.
- once genetically engineered bacteria have escaped, they cannot be recaptured.
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∙ 9y agoYou can get hypoglycemia. You get feeling of hunger, palpitation, perspiration an then can land up in hypoglycemic coma. Not treated you can die.
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∙ 13y agoYour Dad Is Bent
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How was insulin produced before genetically modified?
the bacterial insulin is just human like insulin that cause no allergic reaction but earlier the insulin used was animal insulin
What type of bacteria is in insulin?
Well, the insulin a diabetic gets does not contain any bacteria. It is sterile. However, the insulin is made by bacteria, usually E. coli. Hope this helps! Some Stuff about the E.Coli Bacteria: • • The Bacteria E.coli used to produce insulin for those with diabetes • It's Inexpensive - compared with 1980 methods(extracting insulin from pigs etc.) • Large quantities of the modified bacteria are killed and insulin is extracted and purified. •The Bacteria E.coli used to produce insulin for those with diabetes
Does McCain use genetically modified potatoes?
no
Are oats genetically altered as well as wgeat?
There is no genetically modified, or altered, wheat on the market as of March 2013. That is not to say that it won't happen in the future. Oats are also not genetically modified. Most baking ingredients are not genetically modified. Look for 100% wheat products to be sure. There are also lists of products and companies that do, and do not, use GMOs in their food.
What types of genes does genetically modified canola contain?
Biology
What are the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified foods?
One of the disadvantages of the genetically modified foods is that it allows animal products in plants which could raise issues for those with dietary restrictions like the vegans. The advantage of the genetically modified foods is that they can increase the crop yield in a very small acreage.
What are examples of genetically modified organism?
Bacteria that produce insulin Fish that glow (don't live very long)
How was insulin produced before genetically modified?
the bacterial insulin is just human like insulin that cause no allergic reaction but earlier the insulin used was animal insulin
How does insulin modified?
by altering the bases in the DNA coding insulin it can be modified
Are peaches genetically modified?
As far as is known, peaches have not been genetically modified.
What type of bacteria is in insulin?
Well, the insulin a diabetic gets does not contain any bacteria. It is sterile. However, the insulin is made by bacteria, usually E. coli. Hope this helps! Some Stuff about the E.Coli Bacteria: • • The Bacteria E.coli used to produce insulin for those with diabetes • It's Inexpensive - compared with 1980 methods(extracting insulin from pigs etc.) • Large quantities of the modified bacteria are killed and insulin is extracted and purified. •The Bacteria E.coli used to produce insulin for those with diabetes
Why are microwave dinners genetically modified?
Only if the ingredients contain genetically modified organisms.
What are the characteristics of this genetically modified organism?
Bt cotton is an example of genetically modified organism.
Will growing genetically modified crops harm non-genetically modified crops?
It is not likely that they will.
The bulk of genetically modified organisms used in agriculture are called what?
These are usually called GMOs. An organism that is produced through genetic engineering is considered to be a genetically modified organism (GMO).Insulin-producing bacteria were commercialized in 1982 and genetically modified food has been sold since 1994. Genetic engineering is also called genetic modification.While there is a worry among the public that eating genetically modified food may be harmful but scientific agreement is that these crops are no greater risk to human health than conventional food.
Will genetically modified children live?
the estimated age of a child that is genetically modified when it dies is 122
Genetically engineered insulin advantages and disadvantages?
Zade Lunat *the advantage is that it is the only viable source of clinical quantities of human insulin. Before it's FDA approval for Genetech patients would inject animal insulin purified from animal tissue. Disadvantages? From the frame of mind that is the ONLY source of externally provided human insulin it is hard to attribute disadvantages.
