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Scientists use the same enzyme to remove insulin and cut the plasmid open for consistency and efficiency in genetic engineering processes. By utilizing the same restriction enzyme, they ensure that the sticky ends generated on both the insulin gene and the plasmid are complementary, facilitating the seamless insertion of the gene into the plasmid. This compatibility enhances the likelihood of successful ligation and subsequent expression of the insulin gene in host cells.

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How does a human insulin genes become part of a plasmid?

1. Scientists remove plasmids, small rings of DNA, from bacterial cells. 2. An enzyme cuts open the plasmid DNA. The same enzyme removes the human insulin gene from its chromosome. 3. The human insulin gene attaches the open ends of the plasmid to form a closed ring. 4. Some bacterial cells take up the plasmids that have the insulin gene. 5. When cells reproduce, the news cells will contain copies of the engineered plasmid. The foreign gene directs the cell to produce human insulin.


How do scientists remove fossil from rocks?

by diging it out


The function of Wash solution in plasmid DNA extraction?

Plasmid isolation has a step called washing step that carried out in the column in which the plasmid DNA are already bind. There are two wash solution, first one endo wash buffer that wash the traces of bacterial membrane remnants such as LPS. Wash buffer two has ethanol wash off any protein contaminants present on the column. These wash steps ensure the purify of isolated plasmid DNA.


What enzyme is used to get greasy stains out of clothes?

The enzyme Protease 'digests' proteins; and this contributes to the above process.


What is the source of most plasmids used in genetic engineering?

plasmids are circular chains of DNA found in bacteria. genetic engineers remove the plasmids out of the bacteria and use enzyme to cut them where they want it cut. after they manipulate the plasmid, they reinsert into the bacteria to observe the changes that were made.The bacteria is usually the source of most of the plasmids that are used in genetic engineering.

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How does a human insulin genes become part of a plasmid?

1. Scientists remove plasmids, small rings of DNA, from bacterial cells. 2. An enzyme cuts open the plasmid DNA. The same enzyme removes the human insulin gene from its chromosome. 3. The human insulin gene attaches the open ends of the plasmid to form a closed ring. 4. Some bacterial cells take up the plasmids that have the insulin gene. 5. When cells reproduce, the news cells will contain copies of the engineered plasmid. The foreign gene directs the cell to produce human insulin.


When was Human Insulin produced by mircobes?

In 1983 scientists worked out a way of producing human insulin on a large scale using genetically modified bacteria. They did this by first working out which human chromosome was responsible for producing insulin. They then isolated that chromosome using a restricting enzyme. They would then remove the plasmid from the bacterium, cut out a small piece of the plasmid using enzymes and then replace the gap made with the human insulin gene. The genetically engineered plasmid is the inserted into a new bacterium and this bacterium is allowed to grow and multiply. Each of the new bacteria would contain the human insulin gene and as the bacteria continued to multiply they would be producing insulin which could then be used to treat diabetes. In this way we could produce large amounts of insulin that was suitable for vegetarian use and causes very few allergic reactions quickly and cost effectively.


What chemical breaks down insulin?

Insulin needs potassium to get into the cells.Glucagon is needed to bring your sugar up.


Why you use LiCl in plasmid isolation by telt method?

LiCl is used in plasmid isolation by the alkaline lysis method to selectively precipitate RNA and denature proteins, allowing for the isolation of pure plasmid DNA. It helps to remove contaminants such as RNA and protein, leaving behind the plasmid DNA in solution. LiCl also helps to prevent reannealing of the denatured DNA strands.


What produces insulin to remove glucose from the blood?

Beta cells of the pancreas.


How do you convert humulin 50-50 to 70-30 insulin?

In order to do that you would have to be able to remove the saline that was already mixed in with the insulin which is impossible on an unprofessional level. You need to either get 100% insulin or buy it premixed 70 30.


How do scientists remove fossil from rocks?

by diging it out


Is vinegar an enzyme cleaner?

No, vinegar is not an enzyme cleaner. Vinegar is a weak acid that can help clean and disinfect surfaces, but it does not contain enzymes like enzyme cleaners do. Enzyme cleaners use specific enzymes to break down and remove stains and odors.


The function of Wash solution in plasmid DNA extraction?

Plasmid isolation has a step called washing step that carried out in the column in which the plasmid DNA are already bind. There are two wash solution, first one endo wash buffer that wash the traces of bacterial membrane remnants such as LPS. Wash buffer two has ethanol wash off any protein contaminants present on the column. These wash steps ensure the purify of isolated plasmid DNA.


What can you do to regain the activity of the enzyme?

To regain the activity of an enzyme, you can try adjusting the pH and temperature to the optimal conditions for that specific enzyme. You can also remove any inhibitors that may be present, such as heavy metals or competitive inhibitors. Additionally, you can try adding cofactors or coenzymes that may be necessary for the enzyme to function properly.


Role of Sodium acetate in plasmid isolation?

For DNA to precipitate down when ethanol added it needs a higher salt concentration which will allow it to precipitate more accurately, hence this salt is given in form of Na acetate which is the best salt for the purpose or else NaCl


Does Insulin stimulate glucose transport into liver cells?

No, wrong distractor.Insulin is produced in the islet cells (Islets of Langerhans) in the pancreas.The hepatic cells in the liver produce bile, an alkaline digestive fluid, and also the clotting factors of blood. They also break down insulin, along with fats (producing cholesterol) and ammonia, and remove damaged red blood cells.