Question

A bacterial cell has been genetically modified to have a plasmid that contains a gene that codes for human growth hormone (HGH). Which of these statements correctly assesses what happens with the bacterial cell after transformation with the plasmid? You may select all that apply
A) the original bacterial cell will produce HGH
B) the offspring of the transformed bacteria will produce high HGH
C) HGH can be isolated from bacterial cultures and used as a pharmaceutical
D) the bacteria will not be able to replicate the plasmid and cannot express the gene
E) the bacterial cell can replicate the plasmid but will be unable to transcribe and translate the gene

Answer 1

Answer:

A) the original bacterial cell will produce HGH

B) the offspring of the transformed bacteria will produce high HGH

C) HGH can be isolated from bacterial cultures and used as a pharmaceutical

Explanation:

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