NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 22

Question: The process of separation and purification of expressed protein before marketing is called

Options:

A) Postproduction processing

B) Upstream processing

C) Downstream processing

D) Bioprocessing

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Biosynthetic stage for synthesis of product in recombinant DNA technology is called up streaming process while after completion of biosynthetic stage, the product has to be subjected through a series of processes which include separation and purification are collectively referred to as down streaming processing.