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What is the purpose of inserting a target gene into bacteria?

A. To use it as a host to transfer it to human DNA.
B. To make them produce a specific protein or other product that can be used by humans.
c. To test the gene on a small scale before inserting it into an animal.
D. To make the bacteria resistant to injection by virus DNA.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Bacterial transformation is a process where the plasmid a circular piece of dna is introduced to the bacterium. It is vital for bacterial transformation and selection for vaccine production purposes, protein production, and even insulin production.

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