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What is the process of inserting a gene from one organism into the DNA of another organism using a vector or plasmid?
What is the process of inserting a gene from one organism into the DNA of another organism using a vector or plasmid?
- Transcription
- Translation
- Reverse transcriptase
- Recombination (correct)
What is the term for organisms that have had their genetic material altered in a way that does not occur naturally?
What is the term for organisms that have had their genetic material altered in a way that does not occur naturally?
- Mutated organisms
- Transgenic organisms (correct)
- Hybrid organisms
- Cloned organisms
Which enzyme is responsible for copying a DNA sequence to make a complementary RNA strand?
Which enzyme is responsible for copying a DNA sequence to make a complementary RNA strand?
- Ligase
- Reverse transcriptase
- DNA polymerase
- RNA polymerase (correct)
What is the primary benefit of genetically modified crops in agriculture?
What is the primary benefit of genetically modified crops in agriculture?
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Why is it challenging to assess the long-term impacts of GMOs on nature and the environment?
Why is it challenging to assess the long-term impacts of GMOs on nature and the environment?
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