ZIMSEC A-Level Biology
8.9.1Insulin Production
Insulin Production in ZIMSEC A-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 8.9.1.1Outline the steps in the synthesis of human insulin by bacteria.
- 8.9.1.2Explain the advantages of treating diabetics with human insulin produced by gene technology.
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Producing human insulin and other recombinant proteins
35 min
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Recombinant DNA and the tools of genetic engineering
45 min
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