Placing a piece of DNA from a human cell into the genome of a bacterium will allow the bacterium to produce a human product. This process is referred to as:

A. Genetic engineering
B. Bioremediation
C. Nitrogen fixation
D. Fermentation


Answer: A. Genetic engineering

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