Question

5. Scientists have genetically engineered bacteria to produce insulin for diabetics.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation:

Answer 2

true

Step-by-step explanation:

Similarly, expression of a human gene in yeast and bacteria allows pharmaceutical companies to produce insulin to treat diabetic patients. In 2020, scientists had their first successful human trial with CRISPR (a genetic engineering technique), to correct a mutant gene that causes sickle cell anemia, a painful and sometimes deadly blood disease.