Question

which technology below would probably be the most important to a person who had diabetes and had to take insulin every day? (sc912l16.10)
a testing parents for genetic disorders before they have children
b using recombinant dna to produce human hormones from bacteria
c developing ways to identify criminals through dna fingerprinting
d engineering fruits and vegetables that resist insects and other pests

Explanation:

Insulin is a hormone. Recombinant DNA technology is used to produce human insulin from bacteria. This is crucial for a person with diabetes who needs insulin daily. Testing parents for genetic disorders (A) is for preventing genetic - related issues in offspring, not directly related to insulin production. DNA fingerprinting (C) is for identification purposes. Engineering pest - resistant fruits and vegetables (D) is about agriculture and pest control, not hormone production for diabetes treatment.

Answer:

B. using recombinant DNA to produce human hormones from bacteria