Question: While investigating applications of science knowledge, Willy learned that scientists have used genetic engineering techniques to attach insulin-producing genes to bacterial DNA. These bacteria produce large amounts of scarce human hormones. Scientists predict that hormones produced by bacteria will be inexpensive and will not cause allergic reactions. (SC.7.N.1.5) Need Assignment Help?
Scientists developed hormone-producing bacteria because they wanted to
A Learn about bacteria.
B Discover a cure for diseases.
C Find a way to increase the supply of hormones for use by humans.
D Compare the hormones produced by bacteria with hormones produced naturally.