Recombinant DNA technologies are most often used for

A) creating billions of copies of a target gene in a few hours.
B) genetic screening of newborns for inherited diseases.
C) measuring expression levels of a gene in a particular cell.
D) producing large amounts of a particular protein quickly and easily.
E) creating billions of copies of a target gene in a few hours, measuring expression levels of a gene in a particular cell, producing large amounts of a particular protein quickly and easily, and genetic screening of newborns for inherited diseases.


Answer: D

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