Question

Diagrammatically represent the experimental steps in cloning and expressing a human gene (say the gene for growth hormone) in a bacteria like E. coli?

Answer 1

Cloning is the process of introducing a desired gene into a host like E.coli. The desired gene is inserted into a vector (plasmid) which basically acts as a vehicle to carry the desired gene into an organism in which we intend to express the gene of our interest.