Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 115

Question: Which protein production was successfully introduced in E. coli

Options:

A) Interferon

B) Xanthotoxin

C) Somatostatin

D) Relaxin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Interferons (antiviral proteins) were produced by Charles Weismann through recombinant DNA technology in E.

coli in 1980.