Question

insulin, which controls blood sugar levels, is a hormone produced by the pancreas. individuals with type 1 diabetes have an autoimmune disorder that destroys the cells in their pancreas that produce insulin. why would it be beneficial to use genetically modified organisms (gmos) to produce insulin?
only genetically modified organisms produce insulin.
type 1 diabetics require insulin on a daily basis.
it would prove that scientists can produce useful products from genetically modified organisms.
it would not be beneficial because other tissues contain the genes to produce insulin and will take over this role if the pancreas is destroyed.

Explanation:

Type 1 diabetics lack functional pancreatic insulin-producing cells, so they need daily insulin. GMOs (e.g., bacteria) can be engineered to produce human insulin reliably and in large quantities to meet this daily demand, making it a practical benefit. Other options are incorrect: non-GMO sources (like animal insulin) exist, proving scientific capability is not the main benefit, and other tissues do not take over insulin production when the pancreas is destroyed.

Answer:

Type 1 diabetics require insulin on a daily basis.