A rare disease is now understood to be caused by a single mutant gene. When the researcher learns that the gene encodes a ________, he says "Oh good! We may be able to treat the disease with recombinant protein produced in E. coli and delivered by injection."

A. ribozyme
B. protein hormone
C. component of chromatin
D. mitochondrial enzyme
E. cell-surface receptor


Answer: B

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