In the Yeast Two-Hybrid Analysis Technique, in Vivo Protein-Protein Interactions

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the yeast two-hybrid analysis technique, in vivo protein-protein interactions are explored. The "bait" and "prey" proteins are translationally fused to the cleaved activation and DNA-binding domains of the GAL4 transcription factor. What is the target gene of GAL4?

• A) lacZ
• B) gadA/B
• C) gal1
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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