023-2008

MO640 - Multiple-choice question

In genetic engineering, expression systems are based on the insertion of a certain gene into a host cell, where it is translated yielding a protein.  Mark the item below that does NOT correspond to an advantage of using bacterial cells as hosts for expression systems:

1. Bacteria have simple physiology
2. High productivity, with up to 10% of the total mass.
3. Proteins in these cells usually fold correctly.
4. Reduced production time, since bacteria grow and multiply quickly.
5. None of the above

Original idea by: Fabio L. Usberti