When Trying to Express a Mammalian Gene in a Bacterium

question 66

Essay

When trying to express a mammalian gene in a bacterium, expression vectors are often used. Using your knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics, explain why expression vectors are so important.

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio; current assets are divided by current liabilities to indicate a company’s ability to pay its short-term debt. This ratio does not provide as much certainty as the acid test ratio.

Current Assets

Assets that can be converted into cash or used within one year or the normal operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer.

Common-Size Statements

Financial statements that are expressed as a percentage of a certain figure, allowing for easier comparison across time periods and companies by standardizing the data.