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Q: What has been used in bacteria to produce proteins and drugs that help fight disease?
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What has been used in bacteria to produce proteins in drugs that help fight diseases?

RNA


What technique is used to make bacteria that produce drugs?

recombinant technology


True or false scientists use genetic engineering to produce bacteria that is capable of synthesizing human proteins?

True in the 'manufacture' of Human Insulin - 'Humulin" genetically engineered bacteria are used to produce drugs and other chemicals that benefit humans.


What kind of drugs can kill bacteria?

The types of drugs that can kill bacteria are called 'antibiotics'.


Why would you want to change an organisms DNA?

Most of the changes in DNA are done with bacteria. It is possible to change the DNA in bacteria so the bacteria will take common chemicals and produce expensive drugs. Thus, the bacteria can take some substances and produce insulin and diabetics can live. Most diabetics would rather stay alive than die due to a shortage of insulin. Changing DNA produces other drugs as well.


How do antibacterial drugs become ineffective over time?

Some bacteria get used to the drugs, and they no longer kill bacteria.


Why do people produce drugs?

To treat medical conditions, control disease states, prevent health problems, and help humanity have a healthier and safer future.


What is the meaning of Allopathic?

Allopathic medicine refers to the conventional system of medicine that uses treatments or drugs to produce effects different from those caused by the disease being treated. It focuses on symptom management and the use of pharmaceuticals.


What drugs kill bacteria?

Antibiotics.


What kind of drugs can destroy bacteria?

Drugs such penicillin, generically known as as "antibiotics".


Which drugs are weakened form of disease causing germs?

vaccines are drugs that are weakened form of disease causing germs they are used for preventing one from getting a disease


What is the term for drugs that kill bacteria?

Antibiotics.