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The first clinically used genetically engineered insulin was given the trade name:

Answer: Humulin.

  • A Humulin
  • B Insugen
  • C Lantus
  • D Novolin

Correct answer: A. Humulin

Explanation: In 1983 Eli Lilly prepared the two insulin chains by recombinant DNA technology and marketed the product as Humulin.

Concept context

GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.

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