Inserting a gene from the hepatitis B virus into yeast so that the yeast produces a viral protein is an example of
A) microbial genetics.
B) etiology.
C) immunology.
D) gene therapy.
E) genetic engineering.

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This process is an example of genetic engineering, where a gene from one organism is inserted into another organism to produce a desired protein.

Inserting a Gene from the Hepatitis B Virus into Yeast