A rare disease is now understood to be caused by a single mutant gene.When the researcher learns that the gene encodes a ________,he says "Oh good! We may be able to treat the disease with recombinant protein produced in E.coli and delivered by injection."

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If the gene encodes a protein hormone, it can potentially be produced recombinantly in E.coli and delivered as a treatment through injection. This would not be possible for a cell-surface receptor, ribozyme, component of chromatin, or mitochondrial enzyme.

A Rare Disease Is Now Understood to Be Caused by a Single