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2. Recombinant DNA technology uses certain biotechnology processes to insert nonrelated genes into recipient cells. It has provided medicine by producing human insulin in bacterial cells. (a) Explain why this method of human insulin production is more effective in bacterial cells than animal cells. (b) Discuss why conjugation has an advantage over other means of lateral transfer because it donates genetic material through cell-to-cell contact.

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Haven’t studied answer to b yet but I’m sure answer for a Because bacterial cells multiply at a much faster rate and they are much simpler to work with as opposed to animal cells. Hope that help :)
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