Question

For two hybrid systems, activation domains can be present in different proteins also rather than being on a single protein. A sequence encodes _______ protein for which we want to find an interacting protein.

(a) prey

(b) bait

(c) binding

(d) activation

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

This interesting question is from Reporter Genes in section Screening Libraries of Genetic Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (b) bait

The explanation: Bait protein is the name given to the protein for whom we are looking for an interacting protein. Bait protein is cloned adjacent to the DNA binding protein. The protein interacting with bait protein is called as prey protein and leading to activation of domains.