The first commercial application of genetic engineering was the use of bacteria to make insulin, a medicine needed by diabetics. Before the use of genetically-engineered bacteria, insulin had to be harvested from the pancreases of slaughtered animals. How has genetic engineering most likely improved the lives of diabetics?

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The first commercial application of genetic engineering was the use of bacteria to make insulin, a medicine needed by diabetics. Before the use of genetically-engineered bacteria, insulin had to be harvested from the pancreases of slaughtered animals.  How has genetic engineering most likely improved the lives of diabetics?

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"It has made insulin cheaper and more readily available." http://quizlet.com/18020894/the-game-of-life-biotechnology-edition-flash-cards/ Just scroll down and you'll see your exact question.