Introducing a gene for a surface protein produced by a disease-causing agent into a nonpathogenic vector is a method to:
A) produce a new pathogen.
B) create a new life form.
C) inactivate a pathogen.
D) activate a nonpathogenic vector.
E) produce a recombinant vaccine.

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This method is used to produce a recombinant vaccine, where the gene for a surface protein from a pathogen is introduced into a nonpathogenic vector to stimulate an immune response without causing disease.

Introducing a Gene for a Surface Protein Produced by a Disease-Causing