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Using recombinant DNA technology, a culture of the bacteria species Micrococcus luteus was genetically modified with a plasmid containing a gene for a human protein - Scottish Highers Biology - Question 15 - 2019
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Using recombinant DNA technology, a culture of the bacteria species Micrococcus luteus was genetically modified with a plasmid containing a gene for a human protein.... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Using recombinant DNA technology, a culture of the bacteria species Micrococcus luteus was genetically modified with a plasmid containing a gene for a human protein - Scottish Highers Biology - Question 15 - 2019
Step 1
Use yeast cells rather than bacteria
Answer
Switching from bacteria to yeast cells can enhance the folding and post-translational modification of human proteins. Yeast cells have eukaryotic cellular machinery that is better suited for proper protein folding and processing, which can lead to more functional and correctly folded proteins.