An example of a commercially significant human protein produced in bacteria is ________.  The gene for the protein is inserted into bacteria using specifically designed ________. 

A. hemoglobin; vectors
B. insulin; plasmids
C. AZT; plasma
D. globulins; hosts


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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