- Antithrombin is a drug that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat blood clotting problems in humans. It is produced by modifying the genes of goats. The drug is then produced using the milk from the genetically modified goats. Although the FDA has approved the sale of this drug, some people disagree with its production. (i ug What might be one advantage of producing antithrombin this way?

- Antithrombin is a drug that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat blood clotting problems in humans. It is produced by modifying the genes of goats. The drug is then produced using the milk from the genetically modified goats. Although the FDA has approved the sale of this drug, some people disagree with its production. (i ug What might be one advantage of producing antithrombin this way?

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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