Goal(s) of Gene Cloning May Be to Produce

Question

Goal(s) of gene cloning may be to produce
A) a protein.
B) many copies of the gene to be used as a probe.
C) many copies of the gene for sequencing.
D) more copies of the host cell.
E) a protein, many copies of the gene to be used as a probe, AND many copies of the gene for sequencing.

Accepted Answer

Gene cloning is a molecular biology technique used to create copies of a specific gene or DNA sequence. The goals of gene cloning include producing a specific protein (for example, insulin or other therapeutic proteins), generating many copies of the gene for use as a probe in various molecular biology experiments, and creating multiple copies of the gene for sequencing purposes. These applications allow researchers to study the function of genes, produce proteins for medical use, and understand genetic diseases. Cloning does not aim to produce more copies of the host cell itself, but rather to amplify a specific gene or DNA sequence within the host cell.