Which of the following accurately describes how a gene for a specific protein gets inserted into a plasmid?

• A. The gene is spliced directly into the plasmid using hydrogen bonds.
• B. Restriction enzymes cut the plasmid and the gene, and DNA ligase seals the gene into the plasmid.
• C. The gene is inserted into the plasmid through ionic interactions between the nucleotide sequences.
• D. RNA polymerase inserts the gene into the plasmid during transcription.

Answer: (B)