The Type of Genes That Encode Proteins Whose Activity Is

Question

The type of genes that encode proteins whose activity is easily assayed are
A) deep sequencing genes.
B) transcriptional fusions.
C) operons.
D) reporter genes.
E) translational fusions.

Accepted Answer

Reporter genes encode proteins whose activity can be easily detected and quantified. They are often used as markers of gene expression and can be fused to the regulatory regions of other genes to study their transcriptional or translational control. Examples of reporter genes include green fluorescent protein (GFP), beta-galactosidase, and luciferase.