Biology for IGCSE & O level - Biotechnology And Genetic Modification (Section 2 - No. 12)

What is the correct sequence of steps in the genetic modification of bacteria to produce human proteins (like insulin)?
2, 1, 3, 6, 5, 4
1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5
2, 1, 6, 3, 4, 5
2, 1, 6, 4, 3, 5

Explanation

Sequence: a gene is released from a human cell (2), then a gene is cut open by restriction enzymes (1), then a plasmid is cut open by the same restriction enzymes (3), then the gene is inserted into the plasmid, forming a recombinant plasmid(6), then the recombinant plasmid is inserted into the bacteria (5) and then Bacteria are grown in a fermenter to produce human protein (4).

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