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Currently there are not enough human origins for the patients who qualify for transplants. Oneoption being studied to overcome the shortage of donor organs is to transplant organs fromLion human species into humans. Which of the following would most likely be a scientificchallenge in using a non human organ for transplant?A. The organ may have a different weight than the original human organ hasB. the organ may have a different lifespan than the original human organ hasC. the organ may contain different proteins than those recognized by the human bodyD. the organ may be located in a different and not anatomical position than in the humanbody.

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The most likely challenge of using a non human organ for transplant is that the organ may contain different proteins than those recognized by the human body, what can lead to the immune system to react and reject the organ.

The correct option is c.

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