Bacteria can be used to produce human growth hormone (HGH - a peptide/protein) through genetic engineering. The human gene for HGH is inserted into a plasmid, which is thentaken up by a bacterial cell, which divides and multiplies into a clone of cells, all of which contain the plasmid with the HGH gene. The bacteria express the HGH gene, producingHGH which can be harvested and used for treatment of humans. (See figure below) Which of the following statements is NOT true about this process?bacteriumVector, such as aDNA containing the gene ofplasmid, isolatedit from a different species isGene encoding protein forpest resistance is insertedinto plant cells©2019 Pearson Education, Incchromosome recombinantDNA (plasmid)transformedbacteriumCreate and harvestcopies of a genewith either of two goals in mind.Gene encoding degradativeenzyme to clean up toxdowaste is inserted intobacterial cellsved by an enzyme intogene of interestThe desired gene is selected and inserted into a plasmidThe plasmid is taken up by a cellsuch as a bacteriumAmylase, cellulase, and otherenzymes prepare fabrics fordothing manufacturefragmentsCreate and harvestprotein products of a geneHuman growth hormonetreats stunted growth.None of the other four answers (All are true statements)The bacterium taking up the plasmid DNA is an example of transductionOnce the HGH gene has been inserted into the plasmid, this is an example of a cloning vectorExpression of a human gene by a bacterial cell is possible because the genetic code in mRNA is the same for all organismsBecause HGH is a peptide (protein), the bacterial cell can make it by transcribing the HGH gene and translating mRNA on bacterial ribosomes

Human growth hormone is basically a peptide hormone.It is produced by anterior pituitary.It mainly…

Bacteria can be used to produce human growth hormone (HGH-a peptide/protein) through genetic engineering. The human gene for HGH is inserted into a plasmid, which is then taken up by a bacterial cell, which divides and multiplies into a clone of cells, all of which contain the plasmid with the HGH gene. The bacteria express the HGH gene, producing HGH which can be harvested and used for treatment of humans. (See figure below) Which of the following statements is NOT true about this process? DNA pla bacterium PO Bo Ⓒ Ⓒ None of the other four answers (All are true statements) The bacterium taking up the plasmid DNA is an example of transduction Once the HGH gene has been inserted into the plasmid, this is an example of a cloning vector O Expression of a human gene by a bacterial cell is possible because the genetic code in mRNA is the same for all organisms Because HGH is a peptide (protein), the bacterial cell can make it by transcribing the HGH gene and translating mRNA on bacterial ribosomes

Bacteria can be used to produce human growth hormone (HGH-a peptide/protein) through genetic engineering. The human gene for HGH is inserted into a plasmid, which is then taken up by a bacterial cell, which divides and multiplies into a clone of cells, all of which contain the plasmid with the HGH gene. The bacteria express the HGH gene, producing HGH which can be harvested and used for treatment of humans. (See figure below) Which of the following statements is NOT true about this process? DNA pla bacterium PO Bo Ⓒ Ⓒ None of the other four answers (All are true statements) The bacterium taking up the plasmid DNA is an example of transduction Once the HGH gene has been inserted into the plasmid, this is an example of a cloning vector O Expression of a human gene by a bacterial cell is possible because the genetic code in mRNA is the same for all organisms Because HGH is a peptide (protein), the bacterial cell can make it by transcribing the HGH gene and translating mRNA on bacterial ribosomes

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter16: Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, And Gene Therapy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12QP: In selecting target cells to receive a transferred gene in gene therapy, what factors do you think...

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