A(n) ________ Gene is a Gene That Encodes a Protein

Question

A(n) ________ gene is a gene that encodes a protein that is easy to detect and assay.
A) encoder
B) translational
C) reporter
D) recorder

Accepted Answer

A reporter gene is a gene that encodes for a protein that can easily be detected and assayed. This protein is often used as a marker to monitor the expression or regulation of another gene of interest. Examples of commonly used reporter genes in biology include green fluorescent protein (GFP) and luciferase.