Statement I: If any protein encoding gene is expressed in a…

Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 12, 2026

Statement I: If any protein encoding gene is expressed in a heterologous host, it is called a recombinant protein.

Statement II: The cells harbouring cloned genes of interest may be grown on a small scale in the laboratory.

Both statements are correct.

Statement I is correct & II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect & II is correct.

Both statements are incorrect.

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Statement I: Correct

A protein produced by expressing a gene in a heterologous host is called a recombinant protein.

Statement II: Correct

Cells containing the cloned gene of interest can be grown on a small scale in the laboratory before large-scale production.

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