Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Genetic Engineering is being used by the pharmaceutical industry. Which of the following is NOT currently one of the uses?
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a. creation of products that will remove poisons from the bocy
b. production of human insulin
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d. production of human growth hormone
e. genetic modification of plants to produce vaccines
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