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Question 19

Somatotropin (human growth hormone) is a protein used to treat growth deficiency in children. Scientists genetically engineer bacteria to produce large quantities of this hormone.

Describe how scientists can produce genetically modified bacteria that are able to produce human growth hormone.

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