Why is green fluorescent protein (GFP) very useful in visualizing fusion proteins in eukaryotes?
A. The reaction is only dependent on the presence of GFP and ATP.
B. It is easily cloned and expressed in bacterial cells.
C. The presence of just a few molecules of GFP fusion proteins can be sufficient to create fluorescence.
D. It is derived from fireflies, which are easy to cultivate in the lab.
E. The GFP protein recognizes and binds to fusion proteins, allowing the location of the fusion protein to be determined.
C
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