One possible use of transgenic plants is in the production of human proteins, such as vaccines. Which of the following issues is a possible hindrance that must be overcome in order for this process to work properly?
A) prevention of transmission of plant allergens to the vaccine recipients
B) prevention of vaccine-containing plants being consumed by insects
C) use of plant cells to translate non-plant-derived mRNA
D) inability of the human digestive system to accept plant-derived protein

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Transgenic plants producing human proteins must ensure that plant allergens do not cause adverse reactions in vaccine recipients.

One Possible Use of Transgenic Plants Is in the Production