Workers in Dr. Garcia's lab first obtain tumor cells from patients with cancer. They then remove the DNA from the tumor cell nuclei and use enzymes to segment the DNA strands into sections. Finally, they insert the DNA sections in which they are interested into "host" bacteria cells, where the DNA can be reproduced for later use. Dr. Garcia's lab is engaged in work involving:
A) behavior genetics
B) recombinant technology
C) cryogenics
D) autosomal transmission

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The process described involves the use of enzymes to segment DNA and insert it into host cells, which is a key aspect of recombinant technology. This technology is used to create genetically modified organisms, engineer proteins, and analyze gene expression, among other applications. The other choices (behavior genetics, cryogenics, and autosomal transmission) are not directly relevant to the described process.