Inserting a Gene from the Hepatitis B Virus into Yeast

question 7

Multiple Choice

Inserting a gene from the hepatitis B virus into yeast so that the yeast produces a viral protein is an example of

• A) etiology.
• B) genetic engineering.
• C) immunology.
• D) microbial genetics.
• E) gene therapy.

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with memory formation and spatial navigation.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is crucial for emotion regulation, emotional learning, and forming memories associated with emotional events.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in high-level brain functions such as thought, action, and perception.