Today most insulin is derived from beef or pork pancreas

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

F: Almost all insulin today is recombinant human insulin, which is made by chemically (genetically) changing pork insulin through recombinant DNA technology. Because of the pharmacologic limitations of the human insulin formulations, various insulin analogs have been developed. In 1996, the first insulin analog was developed.

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The development of the printing press and the publication of books, which allowed greater access to knowledge from research, occurred during which period?

A. The Middle Ages B. Renaissance C. Seventeenth Century D. Nineteenth century E. None of the above

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When using a windowed envelope, you must be sure the _______________ appears in the window before sealing the envelope. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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