The Following are Desirable Characteristics of an Industrial Strain, EXCEPT

Question

The following are desirable characteristics of an industrial strain, EXCEPT
A) efficient gene transfer system.
B) susceptibility to large DNA rearrangements.
C) inexpensive growth and maintenance.
D) safe, non-pathogenic.
E) easy harvesting of product.

Accepted Answer

Susceptibility to large DNA rearrangements is not a desirable characteristic of an industrial strain, as it could lead to instability in the production of the desired product. The other characteristics listed are desirable, as they would lead to efficient and cost-effective production of the product.