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Genetically engineered bacteria are being employed for production of

  • thyroxin

  • human insulin

  • cortisol

  • epinephrine

Solution

B.

human insulin

The gene for human insulin is inserted into the gap in the plasmid. This plasmid is nowgenetically modified. The genetically modified plasmid is introduced into a new bacteria or yeast cell. This cell then divides rapidly and starts making insulin.

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