Question

Direct alteration of particular parts of protein as a way of probing the relationship between structure and function is termed as:

(a) genetic engineering

(b) protein engineering

(c) alteration of protein function

(d) structure engineering

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

Query is from Removal and Introduction of Restriction Sites and Generation of Insertions and Deletions topic in chapter Modifications and Mutagenesis of Genetic Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) protein engineering

For explanation: Protein engineering is the direct alteration of parts of protein as a way of probing the relationship between its structure and function. The function of protein is altered in a controlled way.