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Recombinant DNA technology can be used to produce large quantities of biologically active form of which one of the following products in E. coli?

A

Interferon

B

Ecdysone

C

Rifampicin

D

Luteinizing hormone

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Recombination DNA technology can be used to produce medically useful proteins such as somatostatin, insulin, human growth hormone and interferon. Alpha, beta and gamma interferons are used as antiviral, antitumour and anti-inflammatory agents.
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