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Biotechnology and its Applications — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology and its Applications1 Mark
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Why are yeasts used extensively for functional expression of eukaryotic genes?
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Answer

Yeasts are simplest unicellular eukaryotic organisms and like bacteria they are genetically well characterised, easy to grow and manipulate. They can be readily cultured in small culture vessels as well as in large-scale bioreactors.

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