How are Proteins Changed to Become Recombinant Proteins

Question

How are proteins changed to become recombinant proteins?
A) from chemicals in the lab
B) by genetically modified bacteria
C) more potent or more highly concentrated before their use
D) directly from deoxyribonucleic acids, thus bypassing transcription and translation

Accepted Answer

Recombinant proteins are typically produced using genetic modification techniques, such as introducing specific genes into bacteria or other organisms that can then produce the desired protein. This allows for large-scale production and purification of the protein. Chemical synthesis or bypassing transcription and translation are not commonly used methods for producing recombinant proteins. The protein may be purified and concentrated after production, but this does not involve changing the protein itself.