What is the main benefit of using GFP in research?
Visualizing cellular processes
Treating diseases
Enhancing memory
Increasing lifespan
Answer
Visualizing cellular processes is the primary advantage of utilizing GFP in research. GFP, or green fluorescent protein, is a protein that naturally emits a green fluorescence when exposed to blue light. By genetically engineering cells to express GFP, researchers can visualize and track specific proteins or cellular structures in living cells.
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