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Bacteria is just a vessel. The insulin gene is originally from the human body. The particular strand is first isolated by cutting them out using Restriction Enzyme. Then we use DNA Ligase to find a similar site in the bacteria's DNA, we insert the Insulin gene, then back into the bacteria.

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Is insulin a fungi bacteria or virus?

Insulin is a protein secreted in pancreas.


Is production of human insulin transgenic organism?

Yes, human insulin can be produced through genetically engineered organisms, such as transgenic bacteria or yeast. These organisms are modified to express the human insulin gene, allowing them to produce insulin that is identical to the insulin produced by humans.


Human insulin is produced in large quantities by?

Human insulin is produced in large quantities by recombinant DNA technology in bacteria such as Escherichia coli or yeast cells. The gene for human insulin is inserted into the DNA of these organisms, which then produce insulin protein that can be harvested and purified for medical use.


When insulin was being commercially produced in genetically engineered bacteria and yeast it was obtained from the pancreas of what?

When insulin was being commercially produced in genetically engineered bacteria and yeast, it was obtained from the pancreas of pigs and cows. This animal insulin was then purified and used as a template to create synthetic human insulin through genetic engineering processes.


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

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How is insulin produced using bacteria in the manufacturing process?

Insulin is produced using bacteria in a process called recombinant DNA technology. In this process, the gene for human insulin is inserted into the DNA of bacteria, such as E. coli. The bacteria then produce insulin as they grow and multiply. The insulin is harvested and purified for use in treating diabetes.


Most of the insulin manufactured today is produced by .?

transformed bacteria


Is insulin a fungi bacteria or virus?

Insulin is a protein secreted in pancreas.


Is production of human insulin transgenic organism?

Yes, human insulin can be produced through genetically engineered organisms, such as transgenic bacteria or yeast. These organisms are modified to express the human insulin gene, allowing them to produce insulin that is identical to the insulin produced by humans.


Why do transgenic bacteria that have the gene for human insulin produce insulin produce in great abundance?

bacteria reproduce quickly. The more transgenic bacteria there are, the more insulin is produced. (I am taking an online Biology course and this question was asked, and this was the answer the online class gave me)


How is insulin produced through genetic engineering?

Insulin is produced through genetic engineering by inserting the human insulin gene into a host organism, such as bacteria or yeast. The host organism then produces insulin that is identical to human insulin. This process allows for the mass production of insulin for medical use.


Human insulin is produced in large quantities by?

Human insulin is produced in large quantities by recombinant DNA technology in bacteria such as Escherichia coli or yeast cells. The gene for human insulin is inserted into the DNA of these organisms, which then produce insulin protein that can be harvested and purified for medical use.


When insulin was being commercially produced in genetically engineered bacteria and yeast it was obtained from the pancreas of what?

When insulin was being commercially produced in genetically engineered bacteria and yeast, it was obtained from the pancreas of pigs and cows. This animal insulin was then purified and used as a template to create synthetic human insulin through genetic engineering processes.


Why are large quantities of insulin produced when this bacterium is put into a cultural medium?

Large quantities of insulin are produced when the bacterium, often genetically modified E. coli, is placed in a cultural medium because the bacteria are engineered to carry the gene responsible for insulin production. When these bacteria are cultured, they utilize the nutrients in the medium to grow and replicate, simultaneously expressing the insulin gene. This process allows the bacteria to produce insulin as a byproduct of their metabolic activity, leading to high yields of the hormone. The insulin can then be harvested and purified for medical use.


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


A substance produced by genetically-engineered bacteria is?

Insulin - The Dude That's Friends With THE DUDE


What biotechnology is used to produce insulin for diabetics?

Recombinant DNA technology is used to produce insulin for diabetics. This involves inserting the human insulin gene into bacteria or yeast cells, which then produce insulin that is identical to the one produced by our bodies.