MCQ practice · SSC Biology Board questions · Chapter 14: Biotechnology
From which is insulin being made commercially?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Virus
- b Bacteria
- c Algae
- d Moss
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: b Bacteria
Insulin is made commercially from genetically modified E. coli bacteria.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Virus: Viruses are acellular; insulin is made in cells, bacteria or yeast.
- c Algae: Algae are not mentioned for insulin in the book.
- d Moss: Moss is not mentioned for insulin in the book.
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