Question

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

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

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

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.

Answer 1

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

(Transgenic goats carrying spider silk genes produce the silk protein in their milk, which is then purified and spun into fibers.)