IGNOU BBCCT 125 2026 - Discuss the production of recombinant insulin and analyze the safety c

Question

Discuss the production of recombinant insulin and analyze the safety concerns associated with genetically modified crops.

09 Feb 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 254

Recombinant insulin is produced using genetic engineering techniques where the gene encoding for human insulin is inserted into a suitable host, typically *Escherichia coli* or *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*. The gene is first isolated and inserted into a plasmid vector, which is then introduced into the host cell. Once inside the cell, the host cell’s machinery expresses the insulin gene, producing insulin. The insulin protein is harvested from the host cells, purified, and then formulated for medical use. This process has revolutionized the treatment of diabetes by providing a reliable and scalable source of insulin, which was previously extracted

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