NEETZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
What is the role of separating techniques in recombinant technologies?
Options
- ATo express foreign genes in host cells
- BTo extract the desired protein
- CTo purify the desired protein
- DTo make recipient cells competent to receive DNA
Correct answer
C. To purify the desired protein
Step-by-step solution
If any protein encoding gene is expressed in a heterologous host, it is called a recombinant protein. The cells harbouring cloned genes of interest may be grown on a small scale in the laboratory. The cultures may be used for extracting the desired protein and then purifying it by using different separation techniques .