MDCAT Biology MCQ #1187

A scientist is producing a recombinant protein in E. coli. What is the primary advantage of using E. coli as an expression system?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1187

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A scientist is producing a recombinant protein in E. coli. What is the primary advantage of using E. coli as an expression system?

    • A) High yield
    • B) Post-translational modifications
    • C) Eukaryotic expression
    • D) Low cost

    Answer: Low cost

    Explanation: E. coli is a low-cost expression system; it lacks post-translational modifications found in eukaryotes.