What are the differences between recombinant DNA and recombinant protein?

Question

Accepted Answer

Basis of differentiation

Recombinant DNA

Recombinant Protein

Definition

Is a new DNA molecule created by merging DNA fragments from at least two different sources

Is a protein expressed as a result of the translation of recombinant DNA

Chemical nature

Is a DNA

Is a protein

Constituent

Is composed of nucleotides

Is composed of amino acids

Synthesis

Produced through molecular cloning in the laboratory

Produced in the natural host cell

Post-translational modifications

Does not require post-translational modifications

Requires post-translational modifications

Application

Is used in recombinant DNA technology to synthesize recombinant proteins

Is used in commercial applications to produce enzymes and antibiotics as well as protein-based polymer drugs

Basis of differentiation	Recombinant DNA	Recombinant Protein
Definition	Is a new DNA molecule created by merging DNA fragments from at least two different sources	Is a protein expressed as a result of the translation of recombinant DNA
Chemical nature	Is a DNA	Is a protein
Constituent	Is composed of nucleotides	Is composed of amino acids
Synthesis	Produced through molecular cloning in the laboratory	Produced in the natural host cell
Post-translational modifications	Does not require post-translational modifications	Requires post-translational modifications
Application	Is used in recombinant DNA technology to synthesize recombinant proteins	Is used in commercial applications to produce enzymes and antibiotics as well as protein-based polymer drugs