What is a heterologous host?

What is a heterologous host?
  1. A host that is not suited for producing a desirable protein
  2. A host that is used for expressing foreign genes
  3. A host that is not compatible with the gene of interest
  4. A host that is not capable of producing the target protein

Solution

A heterologous host is a host that is used for expressing foreign genes.

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