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Applications of Microorganisms in Healthcare

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Human insulin can be produced in bacteria or yeast cells by recombinant DNA technology. Describe the process of producing insulin in bacterial cells.

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2.

Why microbial cells are preferred to be used for industrial applications? 

4 lines
3.

Antibiotics can be classified according to their mode of action. State THREE (3) possible mode of action for antibiotics. 

4 lines
4.

Suggest an appropriate mode of fermentation for the insulin production. Justify your answer.

4 lines
5.

State 3 advantages of using recombinant insulin compared to conventional insulin.

4 lines
6.

Analyze the safety considerations when dealing with recombinant organisms.

4 lines
7.

Write your thoughts on the usage of mRNA vaccines for preventing COVID-19 infection.

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