Give the role of Ca++ ions in the transfer of recombinent vector into bacterial host cell. 4
Ca++ ions play a crucial role in facilitating the transfer of recombinant vectors into bacterial host cells.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the product of interaction between the biological science and technology. It is infact, an applied branch of biology. The term biotechnology was first used by Karl Ereky in 1919 to describe a process for large scale production of pigs.
Which cells from Langerhans of pancreas do produce a peptide hormone insulin?
Insulin is produced by the cells within the islets of Langerhans.
Name the vector which is used in protuction of human insulin through recombinent DNA technology.
Bolivar and Rodriguez’s plasmid, PBR 322.