https://pages.htgaa.org/2026a/kevin-garwood/homework/week-09-hw-cell-free-systems/index.html1.Explain the main advantages of cell-free protein synthesis over traditional in vivo methods, specifically in terms of flexibility and control over experimental variables. Name at least two cases where cell-free expression is more beneficial than cell production. The greatest advantage the cell-free protein synthesis has over in vivo methods is that the viability of the cell does not have to be maintained in order to maintain the viability of the protein synthesis. By allowing proteins to be grown in an open environment, greater control can be exercised over the key factors that produce the protein. Materials can be added to help protein production which may otherwise be toxic to cell populations. Scientists can control ion concentrations, cofactors and energy sources. Enhancing and prohibiting materials can also be added. Growing proteins in a cell-free environment also means protein production does not have to accommodate cloning of cells.Hugoen