Why Was the Addition of Methionine Necessary During the Production

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why was the addition of methionine necessary during the production of somatostatin by recombinant bacteria?

• A) So that it was compatible with the restriction enzyme
• B) As a selectable marker
• C) To allow the somatostatin to link to a bacterial protein
• D) To increase the length of the peptide to make it more commercial
• E) None of the answers are correct

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