What Is the Purpose of the Cyanogen Bromide (CNBr) in the Manufacture

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the cyanogen bromide (CNBr) in the manufacture of insulin and somatostatin by recombinant bacteria?

• A) Allows for the uptake of the plasmid
• B) Enhances the activity of the restriction enzymes
• C) Creates sticky ends for integration into the plasmid
• D) Cleaves the protein from the beta-galactosidase protein

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