Which of the following is an advantage of using E. coli to make a human gene product?

a. Endotoxin may be in the product.
b. It does not secrete most proteins.
c. Its genes are well known.
d. It cannot process introns.
e. None of the answers is correct.


Answer: c. Its genes are well known.

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