NEETBiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsMCQ+4 / −1
The first human hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology is :
- AEstrogen
- BInsulin
- CThyroxin
- DProgesterone
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Correct answer: B
Mammalian hormones were among the first products prepared in bacteria by r-DNA technology. Human insulin and human growth hormone are earliest examples.
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