The genes for proteins such as $\beta$-galactosidase (lacZ) or green fluorescent protein (gfp) can be inserted into the promoter of a gene of interest. Which of the following statements is correct about gfp and lacZ?

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Both gfp and lacZ are commonly used as reporter genes, as their protein products are easily observable or easily assayed respectively. Additionally, since these genes are inserted into the promoter of a gene of interest, any factor that induces the expression of the gene of interest will also induce the expression of the reporter genes. Therefore, all of the above statements are correct.

The Genes for Proteins Such As β\betaβ -Galactosidase (LacZ) or Green Fluorescent Protein (Gfp) Can Be Inserted

The Genes for Proteins Such As $\beta$ -Galactosidase (LacZ) or Green Fluorescent Protein (Gfp) Can Be Inserted