The 1st human hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology was:
Correct answer: D. Insulin
- A. Estrogen
- B. Testosterone
- C. Cortisone
- D. Insulin
Explanation
Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels and is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates. Recombinant DNA technology was first successfully used to produce human insulin, making it the correct option (d). This was done in 1978.
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