Question

Question
How has industrial biotechnology been used in the production of silk protein?(1 point)
Responses

Silk proteins were modified to make them easier to handle.
Silk proteins were modified to make them easier to handle.

Spider genes were modified to increase the diameter of silk strands.
Spider genes were modified to increase the diameter of silk strands.

Silk proteins were modified to make them stronger.
Silk proteins were modified to make them stronger.

Goat genes were modified to produce silk in goat’s milk.

Answer 1

Correct answer: Goat genes were modified to produce silk in goat’s milk.

Explanation: Spider silk genes were inserted into goats so the animals secrete silk proteins in their milk, which can then be purified and spun into fibers.