Why Was the Addition of Methionine Necessary During the Production

question 4

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

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Definitions:

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.

Biologically Magnified

Refers to the process by which toxic substances become more concentrated in organisms at higher levels of the food chain.

Pest

An organism that is considered troublesome or harmful to humans, their endeavors, such as agriculture, or to natural ecosystems.

Subjective

Pertaining to or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, as opposed to objective, which is fact-based and unbiased.