Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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Author: Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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The frequent use of bacteria in the genetic engineering industry and some of the products that are formed as a result of the genetic engineering.

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Genetic engineering involves the transfer of the recombinant plasmid into a suitable host. The most common hosts used are certain nonpathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli. The transgenic bacteria is used widely for the production of many human proteins especially hormones.

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