One of the first successful applications of genetic engineering was the commercial production of ____.

A. clotting factor
B. insulin
C. hemoglobin
D. collagen
E. human growth factor


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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Compare and contrast the mechanism of action of a steroid and a protein-type hormone at the cellular

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