Q.

The process of separation and purification of expressed protein before marketing is called:            [2017]

1 downstream processing  
2 bioprocessing  
3 postproduction processing  
4 upstream processing  

Ans.

(1)

After the formation of the product in the bioreactor it undergoes some processes before a finished product is ready for marketing. The process includes separation and purification of products which are collectively called downstream processing.