Define Upstream and Downstream Processing When Producing a Protein

question 22

Essay

Define upstream and downstream processing when producing a protein.

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Definitions:

FICA Tax

A U.S. federal payroll (or employment) tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare—federal programs that provide benefits for retirees, disabled people, and children of deceased workers.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the government on the annual income of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Net Pay

The amount of an employee's earnings after all deductions, including taxes and retirement contributions, have been subtracted.

FICA Tax

A United States federal payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare, deducted from employees’ paychecks and matched by employers.