Question

Expression of proteins using nuclear polyhedrosis viruses is advantageous because it gives _______ protein yields and post-translational modifications are _________

(a) high, not possible

(b) high, possible

(c) low, possible

(d) low, not possible

The question was asked in semester exam.

My doubt is from Cultured Cells And Bacillovirus in section Using Other Organisms of Genetic Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) high, possible

The best explanation: Expression of proteins using nuclear polyhedrosis viruses is advantageous because it gives high protein yields and post-translational modifications are also possible. These modifications are not possible in prokaryotic systems and yeast or are carried out very less.