Scientists are now capable of genetically engineering bacteria to produce human insulin. This insulin is then used to treat humans with certain medical conditions. Part A: Briefly explain the steps in the process of removing the human gene and inserting it into plasmid DNA. (3 points)

Part B: Human insulin-producing bacteria are not the only common and useful for genetic engineering. There are other organisms that have at least one gene from another organism spliced into their own genetic makeup. These organisms are called . (1 point)

Recently, crops of vegetables such as lettuce and green onions have been contaminated, while they are still on the farm, with bacteria that cause food poisoning. how will science influence the way the government responds to prevent an increase in food-borne diseases? because science has shown that lettuce and green onions are not nutritionally valuable, the government may pass laws that ban the sale of lettuce and green onions. because science has shown that there is no way to prevent bacterial contamination, the government may pass laws that punish businesses that buy lettuce and green onions. because science has shown that the washing of hands prevent the spread of infectious diseases among people, the government may pass laws that require hand washing by everyone who handles food. because science has shown there are ways to find the source of the contamination, the government may pass laws that require farm practices that reduce the contamination of lettuce and green onions.