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CBSE 2023 · Region 5 · Set 2 · Q27
Eli Lilly's contribution for diabetic patients through r-DNA technology has been overwhelmingly accepted. Explain how?
Eli Lilly's contribution for diabetic patients through r-DNA technology has been overwhelmingly accepted. Explain how ?
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The animal source of insulin which was allergic/causes other types of reactions to foreign protein to some people was replaced by insulin developed by Eli Lilly, safe with least side effects, bulk production to meet the demand, reduces slaughtering of animals, first time assembled insulin in mature form, addresses ethical issues of using animal product.
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