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Which of the following is NOT a use of genetically engineered bacteria in medicine?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Genetic engineering applications in medicine
 **Related Topics**: Biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, bacterial genetics
 **Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of genetic engineering, bacterial manipulation, and medical applications of biotechnology.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  The question asks to identify a non-medical application of genetically engineered bacteria.
  Options include production of insulin, growth hormone, antibiotics (by modifying disease-causing bacteria), and vaccines.
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Analyze each option to determine its validity as a medical application of genetically engineered bacteria.
  Reasoning: We need to identify the option that does not involve using genetically modified bacteria to produce a beneficial substance or process for medicine.
 2. Evaluate each option individually.
  Working:
  A. Human insulin production: Genetically modified bacteria are widely used to produce human insulin, a crucial treatment for diabetes.
  B. Human growth hormone production: Similar to insulin, genetically engineered bacteria are used to produce human growth hormone for treating growth disorders.
  C. Production of antibiotics by genetically modifying disease-causing bacteria: This is generally considered unsafe and unethical.  Modifying disease-causing bacteria to produce antibiotics risks creating more dangerous strains.  The focus is on using safe, non-pathogenic bacteria for antibiotic production.
  D. Vaccine production: Genetically engineered bacteria can be used to produce components of vaccines, making the process safer and more efficient.
 3. Identify the option that is not a standard or safe medical application.
  Result: Option C is the only option that is not a common or safe use of genetically engineered bacteria in medicine.
  Verification:  The other options are established uses of genetic engineering in medicine.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A ✓: Production of human insulin is a standard application of genetically engineered bacteria in medicine.
B :x: Production of human growth hormone is another common application of genetically engineered bacteria in medicine.
C :x: Production of antibiotics by modifying disease-causing bacteria is generally avoided due to safety concerns.  It's not a standard practice.
D :x: Production of vaccines using genetically engineered bacteria is a widely used technique in medicine.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Misunderstanding the safety and ethical implications of genetically modifying disease-causing bacteria: Focusing on the potential benefits without considering the risks is a common error.
  2.Overlooking the established uses of genetically engineered bacteria in medicine:  Failing to recognize the widespread application of this technology in insulin, growth hormone, and vaccine production.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Consider the safety and ethical implications of any proposed use of genetically modified bacteria.
  2.Remember the established uses of this technology in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Production of human insulin

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Production of human growth hormone

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The correct Option is "Production of antibiotics by genetically modifying disease-causing bacteria"

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Production of vaccines

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