Question

A team of scientists altered the DNA of E. coli bacteria. The bacteria thus developed had the ability to generate insulin exactly identical to the human insulin molecule. What could be the likely impact of this biotechnology on the individual and the society?

The medical costs for insulin-dependent patients would rise

Large-scale insulin could be produced in relatively lesser time.

The price of insulin available from sources other than bacteria may fall.

The patients who take insulin may become infected with E. coli bacteria.

Answer 1

Answer: Option B

Explanation: The technology which the Insulin production can be done by the help of the bacteria. The bacteria like E.coli can be used for the production of insulin by incorporating the human gene producing insulin along with bacterial DNA.

This will make the insulin available in huge amount in a lesser amount of time by the help of this technology.

This technology will make insulin available to the people in very small amount of time.