What Is an Advantage of Molecular Pharming Compared to Expression

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is an advantage of molecular pharming compared to expression of mammalian proteins in bacteria?

• A)molecular pharming is less complex because it does not require the use of plasmid vectors
• B)molecular pharming produces fewer waste products because the protein yield is smaller than when using bacteria
• C)molecular pharming is less expensive than producing proteins in bacteria
• D)molecular pharming is less complex because post-translational modifications do not occur in mammals
• E)proteins are more likely to function properly when expressed in mammals than when expressed in bacteria

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